铓 (máng) - point of a weapon & sharp point

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máng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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铓 · máng

point of a weapon;

sharp point;

tip of a sword or spear;

also refers to a sharp edge or a keen quality.

point of a weaponsharp pointtip of a sword or spear

Usage highlights

sharp pointsword pointspear tipkeen edgeto show one's mettleliterary talent

Synonyms

  • 锋— sharp point; cutting edge
  • 尖— tip; point

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt; dull

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sword's point was very sharp (剑铓锋利).
  • He sharpened the blade to a fine point (磨出利铓).
  • The debate was full of sharp arguments (辩论铓利).

Collocations

  • sharp point(锋铓)
  • sword point(剑铓)
  • spear tip(矛铓)
  • keen edge(利铓)
  • to show one's mettle(初露铓锷)
  • literary talent(笔铓)

Idioms

  • Not showing one's sharpness(不露铓锷)
  • To reveal one's talent for the first time(初试铓锷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with weaponry, specifically the sharp, piercing part of blades and spears.
  • Used metaphorically to describe a person's sharp intellect, literary talent, or formidable presence.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical texts and idioms.

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