sharp weapon; effective tool
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
sharp weapon; keen-edged weapon
Often used in military, historical, or martial contexts to refer to swords, knives, or other sharp armaments.
Jīng精
bīng兵
lì利
qì器
shì是
gǔ古
dài代
zhàn战
zhēng争
shèng胜
lì利
de的
guān关
jiàn键
。
Elite soldiers and sharp weapons were the key to victory in ancient warfare.
Wǔ武
shì士
shǒu手
chí持
lì利
qì器
，
shǒu守
wèi卫
zhe着
chéng城
bǎo堡
dà大
mén门
。
The warrior held a sharp weapon, guarding the castle gate.
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Zhè这
bǎ把
bǐ匕
shǒu首
shì是
yī一
jiàn件
fēng锋
lì利
de的
lì利
qì器
。
This dagger is a sharp and keen-edged weapon.
noun
effective tool; efficient instrument
Used metaphorically for methods, technologies, or resources that greatly improve efficiency or effectiveness in a particular domain.
Jì计
suàn算
jī机
shì是
tǒng统
jì计
gōng工
zuò作
de的
lì利
qì器
。
Computers are an indispensable tool for statistical work.
Duì对
yú于
shè设
jì计
shī师
lái来
shuō说
，
zhè这
kuǎn款
ruǎn软
jiàn件
shì是
bù不
kě可
huò或
quē缺
de的
lì利
qì器
。
For designers, this software is an essential tool.
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Hù互
lián联
wǎng网
shì是
xiàn现
dài代
shāng商
yè业
de的
lì利
qì器
。
The Internet is a powerful tool for modern business.