sharp point of a weapon; displayed talent
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
tip of a blade or sword; sharp point
formalLiteral meaning refers to the sharp tip of a weapon. Used metaphorically to describe the sharp or aggressive aspect of something, such as criticism or a struggle.
Dòu斗
zhēng争
de的
fēng锋
máng芒
zhǐ指
xiàng向
le了
fǔ腐
xiǔ朽
de的
jiù旧
zhì制
dù度
。
The sharp edge of the struggle was directed at the decadent old system.
Zhè这
bǎ把
dāo刀
de的
fēng锋
máng芒
shí十
fēn分
ruì锐
lì利
。
The tip of this knife is very sharp.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Tā他
de的
wén文
zhāng章
yǐ以
xī犀
lì利
de的
fēng锋
máng芒
jiē揭
lù露
le了
shè社
huì会
wèn问
tí题
。
His article exposes social problems with sharp, incisive criticism.
noun
displayed talent or ability; sharp intellect
formalRefers to a person's talent, intelligence, or capability that is readily apparent or ostentatiously displayed.
Zhè这
wèi位
nián年
qīng轻
xué学
zhě者
fēng锋
máng芒
bì毕
lù露
，
zài在
xué学
shù术
jiè界
yǐn引
qǐ起
le了
guǎng广
fàn泛
guān关
zhù注
。
This young scholar's talent is fully displayed and has attracted widespread attention in academic circles.
Tā他
gāng刚
rù入
zhí职
shí时
，
yǒu有
yì意
shōu收
liǎn敛
zì自
jǐ己
de的
fēng锋
máng芒
。
When he first joined the company, he deliberately toned down his sharp intellect.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Zài在
biàn辩
lùn论
zhōng中
，
tā她
chōng充
fèn分
zhǎn展
xiàn现
le了
sī思
xiǎng想
de的
fēng锋
máng芒
。
In the debate, she fully displayed the sharpness of her intellect.