鋒 (fēng) - Sharp point & cutting edge

鋒Tone 1

fēng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

鋒 · fēng

Sharp point;

cutting edge;

vanguard;

spearhead;

sharp;

acute;

penetrating.

Sharp pointcutting edgevanguard

Usage highlights

Sharp edgeVanguardSpearheadCutting edgeTip of a penConversational skill

Synonyms

  • 利— sharp
  • 尖— pointed, tip

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt, dull

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The knife has a sharp edge (刀锋).
  • He is at the forefront of technology (技术先锋).
  • The debate was sharp and intense (锋利的辩论).
  • The army's vanguard advanced quickly (先锋部队).

Collocations

  • Sharp edge(锋利)
  • Vanguard(先锋)
  • Spearhead(前锋)
  • Cutting edge(刀锋)
  • Tip of a pen(笔锋)
  • Conversational skill(谈锋)

Idioms

  • Show one's talent(锋芒毕露)
  • At the forefront(冲锋陷阵)
  • Sharp and difficult to confront(针锋相对)
  • The tip of a needle and the edge of wheat(针尖对麦芒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In military context, refers to the vanguard or spearhead of troops.
  • In calligraphy, refers to the tip and movement of the brush (笔锋).
  • Metaphorically used to describe someone's sharp intellect or competitive spirit.

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