Word: 灵 (líng) Traditional: 靈 灵 dictionary entry líng quick; alert; efficacious; effective; to come true; spirit; departed soul; coffin Full dictionary entry for 灵 Example sentences using 灵 5 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他脑子很灵，一学就会。 Tā nǎozi hěn líng, yìxuéjiùhuì. He's quick-witted and picks things up as soon as he learns them. 心诚则灵，意诚则实 xīn chéng zé líng, yì chéng zé shí if the heart is sincere it works; if the intent is sincere it comes true 手越做越巧，脑越用越灵 shǒu yuè zuò yuè qiǎo, nǎo yuè yòng yuè líng the more the hands work the more skilful; the more the brain is used the sharper 苍蝇嘴巴狗鼻子，真灵 cāngying zuǐba gǒu bízi, zhēn líng A fly's mouth and a dog's nose: really sharp 这孩子脑子真灵，一学就会。 Zhè háizi nǎozi zhēn líng, yìxuéjiùhuì. This child is really quick-witted and picks things up right away.