blade edge; crucial point
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
the cutting edge of a blade; the edge of a knife
Refers literally to the sharp, functional part of a blade.
Zhè这
bǎ把
dāo刀
de的
dāo刀
rèn刃
fēi非
cháng常
fēng锋
lì利
，
xiǎo小
xīn心
bié别
gē割
dào到
shǒu手
。
The blade of this knife is very sharp, be careful not to cut yourself.
Mó磨
dāo刀
shí时
yào要
bǎ把
dāo刀
rèn刃
mó磨
jūn均
yún匀
。
When sharpening a knife, you need to sharpen the edge evenly.
noun
the most crucial or vital point (of an issue, task, etc.)
Used metaphorically to emphasize the most important part of a matter. Often used in idiomatic expressions.
Hǎo好
gāng钢
yòng用
zài在
dāo刀
rèn刃
shàng上
。
Use the best steel on the blade's edge. (Meaning: Invest your best resources where they are most critical.)
Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
bǎ把
yǒu有
xiàn限
de的
zī资
jīn金
yòng用
zài在
dāo刀
rèn刃
shàng上
。
We must use our limited funds on the most crucial areas.
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Jiě解
jué决
wèn问
tí题
yào要
zhuā抓
zhù住
dāo刀
rèn刃
，
bù不
néng能
làng浪
fèi费
shí时
jiān间
。
To solve a problem, you need to grasp the crucial point and not waste time.