léng
崚
edge; corner; ridge
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Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesnoun
edge; corner; angle of an object
Refers to the meeting point of two surfaces.
Zhuō桌
zi子
de的
léng棱
jiǎo角
hěn很
fēng锋
lì利
，
yào要
xiǎo小
xīn心
。
The edges and corners of the table are very sharp, be careful.
Zhè这
kuài块
shí石
tou头
yǒu有
bā八
gè个
léng棱
。
This stone has eight edges.
noun
ridge; raised strip on a surface
Often used for features on terrain or man-made objects.
Fáng房
dǐng顶
shàng上
yǒu有
yī一
dào道
léng棱
。
There is a ridge on the roof.
Dāo刀
bèi背
shàng上
de的
léng棱
shì是
yòng用
lái来
zēng增
jiā加
qiáng强
dù度
de的
。
The ridge on the back of the knife is to increase strength.
adj
sharp-edged; angular
Describes objects or sometimes personalities (metaphorically).
Tā他
de的
xìng性
gé格
hěn很
léng棱
，
bù不
yuán圆
huá滑
。
His personality is very angular, not smooth.
Zhè这
zuò座
diāo雕
sù塑
de的
xiàn线
tiáo条
hěn很
léng棱
。
The lines of this sculpture are very sharp and angular.