English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

聪明 — meaning in English

cōng ming

Chinese → English · translate English → Chinese instead

English meaning

savvy adj Shrewd and well-informed, especially about practical matters.
shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.

Senses

聪明 is used for these senses in English:

savvy (informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
shrewd Artful, tricky or cunning.

savvy — full definition

adj Shrewd and well-informed, especially about practical matters.
noun Practical knowledge or common sense about a subject.
verb To understand (informal).

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in Chinese.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Chinese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in Chinese

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Chinese words

了解