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聪明 (cōngming) — how to say "clever" in Chinese
聪明
Clever, smart
Character composition
聪
sharp hearing
明
clear, bright
Radicals / Keys
日
Sun
#72 · rì · 4 strokes
耳
Ear
#128 · ěr · 6 strokes
Examples
她不仅聪明，而且学习非常努力，所以成绩总是很好。
She is not only smart but also studies very hard, so her grades are always good.
这个孩子很聪明。
This child is very smart.
Mnemonic
[tsong-] Tsong the Owl, renowned for his genius, perches on a tree branch and listens with his sharp hearing 聪 to the forest sounds. As he gazes at the bright 明 stars above, he feels himself becoming cleverer with each twinkle 🌟. Inspired, he hoots softly, knowing the secret to being 聪明 is all around him.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "clever" in Chinese?
"clever" in Chinese is 聪明 (cōngming).
What does 聪明 mean in English?
聪明 (cōngming) means "Clever, smart".
How is 聪明 pronounced?
It is pronounced cōngming (written as congming). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "clever" in Chinese characters?
It is written 聪明.
What HSK level is 聪明?
聪明 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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