锋利

fēng lì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

sharp (e.g. knife blade)
incisive
to the point

Definition

指刃口薄而尖，容易切割物体；也比喻言辞、目光等尖锐犀利。

Sharp; keen; used to describe a blade that cuts easily, or figuratively to describe words, eyesight, etc., as sharp and piercing.

Usage

常用于形容刀具、利器；也可用于形容语言、观点、眼光等抽象事物，表示其犀利、深刻。

Often used to describe knives or cutting tools; also used figuratively for language, opinions, eyesight, etc., to indicate they are incisive and penetrating.

Examples

1 这把刀的刀刃非常锋利，切菜毫不费力。 (The blade of this knife is very sharp; it cuts vegetables effortlessly.)
2 他提出了一连串锋利的问题，让对手哑口无言。 (He raised a series of sharp questions, leaving his opponent speechless.)
3 她的目光锋利如刀，仿佛能看穿一切谎言。 (Her gaze is as sharp as a knife, as if it can see through all lies.)
4 这篇评论文章语言锋利，直指社会痛点。 (The language of this commentary article is sharp, directly pointing to social pain points.)
5 猎鹰的爪子锋利无比，能轻易抓住猎物。 (The eagle's claws are extremely sharp, able to easily catch prey.)

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