Chinese
fēnglì
Meaning: sharp; keen
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

鋒利
鋒
利
锋利
锋
利

Example sentences

This knife is very sharp, please use it carefully.
這把刀很鋒利。
这把刀很锋利。
This knife is very sharp.
這位將軍佩戴著一把鋒利的寶劍。
这位将军佩戴著一把锋利的宝剑。
This general wears a sharp treasure sword.
這把剪刀很鋒利。
这把剪刀很锋利。
This pair of scissors is very sharp.
這把刀子很鋒利,使用時要小心。
这把刀子很锋利,使用时要小心。
This knife is very sharp, so be careful when using it.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something that cuts easily, or sharply pointed language.

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