灵敏

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 这台仪器非常灵敏。▶ —
   This instrument is very sensitive.
2. 狗的鼻子很灵敏。▶ —
   A dog’s nose is very sensitive.

Collocations

Mnemonic

灵 líng "spirit, deft" + 敏 mǐn "quick": responding deftly and quickly to the slightest stimulus, i.e. sensitive, responsive. Korean renders it as "sensitive, responsive". It is used mainly of the quick, accurate response of instruments or sense organs (an instrument, a nose, a sensor). 灵敏度 means sensitivity. For a quick mind, 敏锐 or 机智 is more natural.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 灵敏 best apply to?

   • the response of instruments or sense organs
   • the mood of a ceremony
   • the width of a road
   • the amount of food