- 机灵鬼 jīlingguǐ clever personA jocular term for a clever, sharp, or quick-witted person; often used affectionately.
- 鬼机灵 guǐjīlíng cunningextremely clever and mischievous in a quick-witted way
- 抖机灵儿 dǒujīlíngr show off one's clevernessto show off one's wit or smarts in a superficial or annoying way; to act clever