灵

• Pinyin: líng
• Desglose de hanzi: 灵 = 巫 (shaman) + 雨 (rain) — spirit, effectiveness, nimble

Significado

Ágil, listo o eficaz; también “espiritual”.

Used to describe quick reactions, effective methods, or a sense of supernatural spirit. Common in both everyday and literary contexts. Appears in compounds like 灵活, 灵巧, and 心灵.

Ejemplos

1. 这个孩子脑子特别灵，学什么都比同龄人快很多。
2. 这个偏方居然很灵，用了两天症状就消失了。
3. 老猎人的直觉出奇地灵，从未让他在山林中失手。

Guía de uso

Contexto: everyday, literary

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 这个方法很灵，试试吧。(This method really works — give it a try.)
• 他的手脚特别灵，干活利落极了。(His hands and feet are especially nimble; he works with great efficiency.)

Incorrecto

• 用'灵'形容大型机器 — 通常用'高效'或'精准'更恰当 (Don't describe heavy machinery as 灵 — use 高效 or 精准 instead)

Origen e historia

灵 originally depicted a shaman performing rain rituals. Its meaning evolved to encompass spirit, soul, effectiveness, and nimbleness.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal