Definition

Adjective: - Quick-witted; bright; sharp: Describes a person, especially a child, who is intelligent, grasps ideas quickly, and understands things with little explanation. It implies mental agility and perceptiveness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đứa trẻ đó rất sáng ý, chỉ cần giải thích một lần là hiểu ngay. (That child is very quick-witted; they only need an explanation once to understand immediately.)
  • Cô ấy có một câu trả lời sáng ý cho câu hỏi khó của giáo viên. (She had a bright answer to the teacher's difficult question.)
  • Anh ấy không phải là người học nhanh nhất, nhưng rất sáng ý trong các tình huống thực tế. (He isn't the fastest learner, but he is very sharp in practical situations.)

Advanced Usage

• While primarily an adjective, "sáng ý" can function informally as a noun-like descriptor in certain contexts.
  • Sự sáng ý của cậu bé khiến mọi người ngạc nhiên. (The boy's quick-wittedness surprised everyone.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thông minh (adj): Intelligent, smart. (A more general and common synonym for intelligence.)
• Nhanh trí (adj): Quick-minded, resourceful. (Emphasizes speed of thought and reaction, often in problem-solving.)
• Linh hoạt (adj): Flexible, agile. (Can apply to mental or physical agility.)

Synonyms

• Bright
• Sharp
• Perceptive
• Clever

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Sáng dạ: This is a very close synonym, also meaning quick to learn and understand. The terms are often used interchangeably.
  • Học sinh sáng dạ/sáng ý thường đạt kết quả cao. (Bright students often achieve high results.)
• Đầu óc sáng suốt: To have a clear, discerning mind (often implying wise judgment).
  • Nhờ đầu óc sáng suốt, ông ấy đã đưa ra quyết định đúng đắn. (Thanks to his clear mind, he made the correct decision.)

adj

1. quick-witted