bright and sharp; intelligent and wise
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
bright and sharp; keen; piercing
Often used to describe things with a sharp, brilliant appearance (like blades) or qualities like eyesight or insight.
Tā他
mù目
guāng光
míng明
ruì睿
，
fǎng仿
fú佛
néng能
kàn看
chuān穿
rén人
xīn心
。
His gaze is keen, as if he can see through people.
Zhè这
bǎ把
dāo刀
de的
dāo刀
fēng锋
míng明
ruì睿
，
xiāo削
tiě铁
rú如
ní泥
。
This knife's blade is bright and sharp, capable of cutting through iron like mud.
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Yīng鹰
de的
yǎn眼
jing睛
zǒng总
shì是
nà那
me么
míng明
ruì睿
。
An eagle's eyes are always so sharp and piercing.
adjective
wise and perceptive; intelligent and astute
literaryA classical/literary term used to describe a person's intelligence, wisdom, and ability to make quick, sound judgments. It's a more elegant way to express sharpness of mind.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
xìng性
míng明
ruì睿
，
yǒu有
jué决
duàn断
，
shēn深
shòu受
shì士
bīng兵
ài爱
dài戴
。
This general is wise and perceptive, decisive, and deeply loved by his soldiers.
Nà那
wèi位
lǎo老
zhèng政
zhì治
jiā家
yǐ以
míng明
ruì睿
zhù著
chēng称
。
That senior statesman is renowned for his wisdom and acuity.
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Tā他
de的
huí回
dá答
tòu透
lù露
chū出
yī一
zhǒng种
míng明
ruì睿
de的
dòng洞
chá察
lì力
。
His answer reveals a kind of wise insight.