尖锐
jiān ruì
sharp
In Chinese, '尖锐' connotes both physical sharpness, such as the sharpness of a knife, as well as abstract sharpness, like a sharp mind or sharp criticism. It can be used in various contexts just like in English.
Example sentences using: 尖锐
他的眼光尖锐
tā de yǎn guāng jiān ruì
His gaze is sharp
This sentence is saying that someone's gaze is very sharp, meaning it is penetrating or intense.
这是一支尖锐的铅笔
zhè shì yī zhī jiān ruì de qiān bǐ
This is a sharp pencil
This sentence describes a pencil being very sharp, meaning its point is thin and fine for writing.
她的嘴尖锐无比
tā de zuǐ jiān ruì wú bǐ
Her mouth is incredibly sharp
This sentence is describing someone's mouth as being very sharp, often implying the person often makes cutting or hurtful remarks.
他有一种尖锐的洞察力
tā yǒu yī zhǒng jiān ruì de dòng chá lì
He has a sharp insight
This sentence means someone possesses a sharp insight, usually implying the person has a deep understanding or able to see things clearly.
这篇文章尖锐地批评了政府
zhè piān wén zhāng jiān ruì de pī píng le zhèng fǔ
This article sharply criticizes the government
This sentence describes an article strongly or directly criticizes the government.
尖锐的辩论
jiān ruì de biàn lùn
Sharp debate
This phrase means that a debate that is sharp, implying the debate has incisive arguments and strong opposition.
尖锐的批评
jiān ruì de pī píng
Sharp criticism
This phrase means criticism that is strong, insightful, and perhaps somewhat harsh.
尖锐的反对声
jiān ruì de fǎn duì shēng
Sharp opposition voice
This phrase refers to a strongly expressed voice of dissent or opposition.
铅笔的尖锐端部
qiān bǐ de jiān ruì duān bù
The sharp end of a pencil
This phrase describes the pointed end of a pencil being sharp for writing or drawing.
尖锐的思考
jiān ruì de sī kǎo
Sharp thinking
This phrase means thinking that is sharp, implying it's incisive, clear, and highly intellectual.