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尖锐
jiānruì
Description
“尖锐”可以形容东西很尖、很锋利，比如刀或者针。
"尖锐" can describe something very sharp or pointed, like a knife or needle.
它也可以说话、问题或者矛盾很直接、很激烈。
It can also describe speech, problems, or conflicts that are very direct or intense.
Meanings
尖锐jiānruì
sharp; pointed (as an object)
这把刀很尖锐，小心手。
This knife is very sharp; be careful with your hand.
尖锐jiānruì
sharp, harsh, or intense (of words, conflict)
他提出了一个尖锐的问题。
He raised a pointed question.
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Notes
- Etymology
尖 (pointed) + 锐 (sharp), combining two near-synonyms for emphasis.
- Nuance
literal sense means physically sharp; figurative sense describes intense words or conflicts.
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