The Chinese word 敏捷 (mǐnjié) is a compound formed by combining two independent, semantically similar characters: 敏 (mǐn), meaning "quick" or "keen," and 捷 (jié), meaning "fast," "nimble," or "successful." Together in a coordinate (or synonymous) structure, they reinforce and complement each other to create a single, more nuanced adjective meaning "agile," "nimble," "quick-witted," or "swift," often describing mental acuity or physical dexterity. This formation follows a common pattern in Chinese where two characters with related meanings are paired to solidify an abstract concept.