机灵鬼 (jīlíng guǐ) — Translates to 'clever ghost

Translates to 'clever ghost,' referring to someone who is quick-witted and smart, often used as a compliment to describe sharp individuals.

Example Usage

她真是个机灵鬼,总能想出好主意。

She is really a clever ghost; she always comes up with great ideas.

Cultural Context

Used in everyday conversations to praise someone’s intelligence.

Category: daily-life