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灵活 (línghuó) vs 敏捷 (mǐnjié): Choose 敏捷 when emphasizing quickness and agility, especially in movement or thought, while 灵活 focuses more on flexibility and adaptability.
Be careful not to confuse 敏捷 with similar-sounding words that may imply slowness or clumsiness. This term is informal and can be used in both casual and formal settings. Common collocations include '思维敏捷' (quick-witted) and '动作敏捷' (agile movements).
As an HSK 6 word, 敏捷 connects with other advanced vocabulary that describes attributes and qualities, such as 聪明 (clever) or 灵活 (flexible). Focus on using it in descriptive sentences to practice your ability to articulate nuanced qualities.
Learners often mistakenly use 敏捷 to describe things that are slow or cumbersome, such as '他很敏捷，但走得很慢' (He is nimble, but walks very slowly). The correct form would be to use the term in contexts highlighting speed or agility.
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How to say nimble in Chinese
“nimble” in Chinese is敏捷
敏捷 (mǐn jié) refers to being quick, nimble, or agile both physically and mentally. It is commonly used to describe someone who can move swiftly or think quickly, making it applicable in contexts such as sports, decision-making, and problem-solving. The word conveys a sense of both physical dexterity and mental sharpness.
When to use 敏捷
Be careful not to confuse 敏捷 with similar-sounding words that may imply slowness or clumsiness. This term is informal and can be used in both casual and formal settings. Common collocations include '思维敏捷' (quick-witted) and '动作敏捷' (agile movements).
敏捷 or something close to it
灵活 (línghuó) vs 敏捷 (mǐnjié): Choose 敏捷 when emphasizing quickness and agility, especially in movement or thought, while 灵活 focuses more on flexibility and adaptability.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 敏捷 to describe things that are slow or cumbersome, such as '他很敏捷，但走得很慢' (He is nimble, but walks very slowly). The correct form would be to use the term in contexts highlighting speed or agility.
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Grammar Patterns of 敏捷
敏捷 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 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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肖恩是个思维____、行事随兴的人。
Sean's a fast thinker, and he acts on impulse.
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Yes, 敏捷 can describe someone who is quick-witted or shrewd, not just in physical agility but also in mental processes.
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