xiān

铦

Character · Adjective · NounTraditional銛

sharp; keen

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

sharp; keen-edged (of blades or tools)

literary

Literary or archaic usage. Describes weapons, blades, or tools that are sharp. Commonly found in classical texts or technical descriptions of edged implements.

xiān铦
lì利

sharp and keen

Cǐ此
jiàn剑
xiān铦
ruì锐
wú无
bǐ比
 。

This sword is extremely sharp.

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Nóng农
jù具
mó磨
de得
xiān铦
lì利
 ，
gēng耕
zuò作
cái才
shěng省
lì力
 。

Only when the farm tools are ground sharp does farming become easier.

2.

noun

a sharp-pointed tool or weapon; spear; lance

archaic

Archaic noun usage referring to specific sharp implements or weapons in classical contexts.

Qì弃
xiān铦
ér而
bù不
yòng用
 。

Discarding the sharp weapon and not using it.