銳 (ruì) - Sharp — keen, acute, pointed & describes blades, intellect, or senses

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ruì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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銳 · ruì

Sharp — keen, acute, pointed;

describes blades, intellect, or senses;

also refers to a state of being vigorous or intense.

Sharp — keen, acute, pointeddescribes blades, intellect, or sensesalso refers to a state of being vigorous

Usage highlights

Sharp weaponKeen insightRapid advanceSharp painAcute angleVigorous spirit

Synonyms

  • 利— sharp, beneficial
  • 锋— sharp point, vanguard
  • 尖— pointed, tip

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt, dull
  • 缓— slow, gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The knife has a sharp blade (锋锐的刀刃).
  • He has a keen mind (锐利的头脑).
  • The company is entering a period of rapid growth (锐进).
  • She felt a sharp pain (锐痛).

Collocations

  • Sharp weapon(锐器)
  • Keen insight(锐利的眼光)
  • Rapid advance(锐进)
  • Sharp pain(锐痛)
  • Acute angle(锐角)
  • Vigorous spirit(锐气)

Idioms

  • Advance courageously and vigorously(锐不可当)
  • Store up strength for a vigorous start(养精蓄锐)
  • With keen ears and sharp eyes(耳锐目锐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with weaponry and military prowess, symbolizing effectiveness and decisiveness.
  • In modern contexts, used metaphorically to describe intellectual sharpness, competitive advantage, or rapid development.
  • Valued in names for conveying intelligence, ambition, and a dynamic, forward-moving spirit.

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