ling4 wut6靈活灵活
Jyutpingling4 wut6
Yalelìhng wuht
Definition
Flexible, nimble, agile, or quick-witted.
- agile; nimble; responding quickly and smoothly
- flexible; adaptable; able to react quickly to changing situations
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How it's used
Focuses on the ability to adapt to changing circumstances or to move with ease. It is frequently used to describe someone who is quick-witted or a system that allows for exceptions rather than being rigid.
Examples
He is very quick-witted and works in a very flexible way.
Can the terms of this contract be a bit more flexible?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 活躍, which refers to being active or energetic in a physical or social sense. 靈活 specifically highlights the ability to adjust or change strategy effectively.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
