capable and shrewd; incisive
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
capable and shrewd; sharp and efficient
formalDescribes people who are intelligent, decisive, and effective in action.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
jīng精
hàn悍
de的
qǐ企
yè业
jiā家
，
jué决
cè策
guǒ果
duàn断
。
He is a shrewd and capable entrepreneur who makes decisions decisively.
Zhè这
gè个
tuán团
duì队
de的
chéng成
yuán员
gè个
gè个
jīng精
hàn悍
，
bàn办
shì事
xiào效
lǜ率
hěn很
gāo高
。
Each member of this team is sharp and efficient, making their work highly productive.
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Bàn办
shì事
jīng精
hàn悍
shì是
tā他
de的
yī一
dà大
yōu优
diǎn点
。
His efficiency and shrewdness in handling affairs are his great strengths.
adjective
incisive and forceful; terse and sharp
formalDescribes literary or artistic styles, such as writing, that are concise, powerful, and impactful.
Zhè这
piān篇
shè社
lùn论
yǔ语
diào调
jīng精
hàn悍
，
yī一
zhēn针
jiàn见
xiě血
。
The tone of this editorial is incisive and hits the nail on the head.
Lǔ鲁
Xùn迅
xiān先
sheng生
de的
zá杂
wén文
xiàng向
lái来
yǐ以
bǐ笔
lì力
jīng精
hàn悍
zhù著
chēng称
。
Mr. Lu Xun's essays have always been known for their incisive and powerful style.
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Tā他
de的
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
fēng风
gé格
jīng精
hàn悍
yǒu有
lì力
，
lìng令
rén人
yìn印
xiàng象
shēn深
kè刻
。
His speech style is terse and forceful, leaving a deep impression.