sharp blade; keen sword
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
sharp blade edge; keen edge
Refers specifically to the cutting edge of a blade or knife, emphasizing its sharpness.
Zhè这
bǎ把
dāo刀
de的
lì利
rèn刃
yǐ已
jīng经
dùn钝
le了
，
xū需
yào要
mó磨
yī一
xià下
。
The edge of this knife has already become dull and needs sharpening.
Gōng工
jiàng匠
zǐ仔
xì细
dǎ打
mó磨
zhe着
lì利
rèn刃
，
shǐ使
qí其
gèng更
jiā加
fēng锋
lì利
。
The craftsman carefully honed the blade to make it even sharper.
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Lì利
rèn刃
chū出
qiào鞘
，
hán寒
guāng光
shǎn闪
shǎn闪
，
lìng令
rén人
dǎn胆
hán寒
。
The sharp blade emerged from its scabbard, gleaming with a cold light that struck fear into the heart.
noun
sharp knife or sword; keen weapon
Metonymic usage referring to the entire weapon by its sharp quality, often used in martial or literary contexts.
Yǒng勇
shì士
shǒu手
chí持
lì利
rèn刃
，
chōng冲
rù入
dí敌
zhèn阵
。
The warrior charged into enemy lines wielding a sharp blade.
Zhè这
bǎ把
lì利
rèn刃
xiāo削
tiě铁
rú如
ní泥
，
shì是
bù不
kě可
duō多
dé得
de的
bǎo宝
dāo刀
。
This sharp sword cuts through iron like mud; it is a rare and precious blade.
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Gǔ古
dài代
wǔ武
shì士
cháng常
suí随
shēn身
pèi佩
dài戴
lì利
rèn刃
，
yǐ以
fáng防
bù不
cè测
。
Ancient warriors often carried sharp weapons with them to guard against unexpected danger.