聪
明

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The word 聪明 is formed by combining the character 聪, which incorporates the ear radical (耳) to denote acute hearing, and 明, which combines the sun (日) and moon (月) radicals to signify visual brightness or clarity; together they convey intelligence through the integration of keen perception and mental lucidity.

Example Sentences Hide

这个孩子很聪明。

Zhège háizi hěn cōngmíng.

This child is very smart.

她聪明又可爱。

Tā cōngmíng yòu kě'ài.

She is clever and cute.

聪明的人学得快。

Cōngmíng de rén xué de kuài.

Clever people learn quickly.

他虽然聪明，但很懒惰。

Tā suīrán cōngmíng, dàn hěn lǎnduò.

Although he is clever, he is very lazy.

要想成功，不仅需要聪明，还要努力。

Yào xiǎng chénggōng, bùjǐn xūyào cōngmíng, hái yào nǔlì.

To achieve success, one needs not only intelligence but also hard work.

Word Definition - 聪明

cōng ming intelligent; clever; bright; acute (of sight and hearing)

Individual Character Details

聪 cōng
明 míng, míng