gap1 zi3急智
Jyutpinggap1 zi3
Yalegāp ji
Definition
Quick-wittedness; the ability to think of solutions quickly in sudden or critical situations.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the ability to improvise or think on one's feet when caught off guard. It implies a sense of composure under pressure rather than just general intelligence or speed of thought. It is frequently used to describe someone who can talk their way out of a difficult situation or find a clever shortcut when plans fall apart.
Examples
He reacts very quickly, he is truly quick-witted.
When you encounter these sudden things, do you have the quick-wittedness to handle them?
Related words
Common phrases
full of quick-wittedness
to display quick-wittedness
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply fast at solving math problems or academic tasks, as it specifically requires a context of crisis or an unexpected problem.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
