Meaning and Usage
"伶俐" describes someone who is clever, quick-witted, and smart in both thinking and speaking. It often highlights mental agility and smoothness in expression or action.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used to describe children or people who learn and respond quickly, showing intelligence and sharpness. It can also emphasize eloquence or quick problem-solving skills.
Collocations and Patterns
- 伶俐的孩子: a clever child, often used to praise a child's intelligence and quick learning.
- 伶俐口才: clever eloquence, highlighting smooth and smart speaking ability.
- 伶俐反应: quick and clever reaction, used to describe mental agility in handling situations.
Nuances
"伶俐" carries a positive tone and is often used in informal or semi-formal contexts. It implies not just intelligence but also a certain smoothness and liveliness in behavior or speech. Avoid confusing it with "聪明" which is more general for intelligence; "伶俐" stresses quickness and sharpness in practical or social situations.