quick-witted
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- 1 quick-witted、quick to learn
Describes someone who understands, learns, or responds quickly.
quick-witted、quick to learn
Describes a person who is quick to understand, learn, or think on their feet.
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เด็กคนนี้หัวไว dèk khon níi hǔa way This child is a quick learner. เด็กคนนี้หัวไว details
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เขาหัวไว สอนนิดเดียวก็เข้าใจ khǎw hǔa way sɔ̌ɔn nít diaw kɔ̂ɔ khâwcay He is quick to learn and understands after being shown only a little. เขาหัวไว สอนนิดเดียวก็เข้าใจ details
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Explanation
หัว means “head,” and ไว means “quick” or “fast.” Together, the expression refers to a quick mind. It emphasizes speed of understanding, learning, or responding rather than the amount of knowledge someone has. It is a natural, positive description used in everyday Thai. It can serve as the predicate, as in เขาหัวไว, or follow a noun as a modifier, as in เด็กหัวไว, “a quick-learning child.”
Usage
It is commonly used at school or work to praise someone who quickly picks up new information or tasks. It also suits situations where someone immediately grasps what is meant or responds intelligently to an unexpected problem.
Caution
It refers to mental quickness, not simply moving or doing something fast. For intelligence in a broader sense, ฉลาด is usually more appropriate.