話頭醒尾

waa6 tau4 sing2 mei5

(slang) smart; shrewd; astute; clever; able to comprehend or figure out something quickly without the need for explicit instructions or explanation; able to quickly pick up on a hint

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (slang) smart; shrewd; astute; clever; able to comprehend or figure out something quickly without the need for explicit instructions or explanation; able to quickly pick up on a hint

Written Forms

話頭醒尾Traditional · Main Form
话头醒尾Alternate Form

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