小聪明

clever-clever / clever in trivial matters / sharp but petty-minded

small / tiny / few / young

quick at hearing / wise / clever / sharp-witted / intelligent / acute

intelligent / clever / bright / smart / acute (of sight and hearing)

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) / surname Ming / Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God

bright / opposite: dark 暗[an4] / (of meaning) clear / to understand / next / public or open / wise / generic term for a sacrifice to the gods

to get smart / to resort to petty tricks