xiān

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technical

Meaning of

铦 means sharp; keen-edged (of blades or tools); a sharp-pointed tool or weapon; spear; lance. Pronounced xiān.

  • sharp; keen-edged (of blades or tools)
  • a sharp-pointed tool or weapon; spear; lance

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

xiān

sharp and keen

jiàn
xiān
ruì
 

This sword is extremely sharp.

Nóng
de
xiān
 
gēng
zuò
cái
shěng
 

Only when the farm tools are ground sharp does farming become easier.