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灵敏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
灵敏língmǐnsmartHSK 7, nr, rank #11872, Hard
灵敏língmǐncleverHSK 7, nr, rank #11872, Hard
灵敏língmǐnsensitiveHSK 7, nr, rank #11872, Hard
灵敏língmǐnkeenHSK 7, nr, rank #11872, Hard
灵敏língmǐnquickHSK 7, nr, rank #11872, Hard
灵敏língmǐnsharpHSK 7, nr, rank #11872, Hard
língmǐn(ling2min3) T2
  1. 1smart
  2. 2clever
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March 24, 2026
灵敏(靈敏)língmǐn(ling2min3)

灵敏 refers to being smart, clever, or sensitive. It describes someone who is quick to understand or react, often used to highlight a person's sharpness in thought or perception. Common contexts include discussions about intelligence, intuition, and responsiveness in various situations.

Frequency#11872DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being 灵敏 is highly valued, especially in fields like business and education, where quick thinking and sensitivity to others' needs can lead to success. This trait is often admired and encouraged from a young age.

Memory Tip

Think of 灵 (líng) as a spirit or clever entity, and 敏 (mǐn) as someone who is nimble and quick. Imagine a clever fox (灵) that quickly navigates through a forest, showcasing its sensitivity to the environment, which helps it catch its prey. This imagery connects both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 灵敏

língmǐn(ling2min3)
1smart
2clever
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About 灵敏

灵敏Simplified
靈敏Traditional
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11872Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 灵敏

Quick Contrast

敏锐 (mǐnruì) — use 灵敏 when emphasizing quickness in understanding or reaction; use 敏锐 when focusing on sharpness in perception or insight.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 灵 (líng) as a spirit or clever entity, and 敏 (mǐn) as someone who is nimble and quick. Imagine a clever fox (灵) that quickly navigates through a forest, showcasing its sensitivity to the environment, which helps it catch its prey. This imagery connects both the meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

灵敏 is often used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in academic or professional contexts. Common collocations include 灵敏的反应 (sensitive reaction) and 灵敏的思维 (sharp thinking). Be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 灵敏 connects with other advanced vocabulary that describes traits or characteristics. Focus on using it in complex sentences to describe someone's abilities or reactions in various contexts, enhancing your fluency.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being 灵敏 is highly valued, especially in fields like business and education, where quick thinking and sensitivity to others' needs can lead to success. This trait is often admired and encouraged from a young age.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is using 灵敏 to describe physical prowess instead of mental sharpness; for example, saying 灵敏的运动员 (sensitive athlete) is incorrect. Use it for cognitive abilities instead, like 灵敏的思维 (sharp thinking).

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Component Characters

língquick
HSK 77 strokes
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mǐnquick
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Grammar Patterns of 灵敏

灵敏 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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黑暗中我的听觉变得异常____。

In the dark my sense of hearing becomes so acute.

Example Sentences for 灵敏 (3)

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黑暗中我的听觉变得异常灵敏。

hēi àn zhōng wǒ de tīng jué biàn dé yì cháng líng mǐn。

In the dark my sense of hearing becomes so acute.
2
这台仪器的灵敏度很高.

zhè tái yí qì de líng mǐn dù hěn gāo.

The device acquires a high degree of dexterity.
3
鸟有敏锐的视力,而狗有灵敏的嗅觉.

niǎo yǒu mǐn ruì de shì lì, , ér gǒu yǒu líng mǐn de xiù.

Birds have sharp eyes and dogs have sharp noses.

Cultural Notes for 灵敏

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, being 灵敏 is highly valued, especially in fields like business and education, where quick thinking and sensitivity to others' needs can lead to success. This trait is often admired and encouraged from a young age.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

While both Chinese and Western cultures value intelligence, the emphasis in Chinese culture on being sensitive to social contexts and group dynamics can differ from the more individualistic approach often seen in the West.

Frequently Asked Questions about 灵敏

Synonyms include 聪明 (cōngmíng, clever) and 敏捷 (mǐnjié, agile).