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The character "锐", meaning sharp or keen, is structured with the metal radical "钅" on the left and the component "兑" on the right, which serves primarily as a phonetic element, a configuration retained in its traditional form "銳" where "金" denotes metal and "兌" provides sound. This composition etymologically ties the character's original meaning to the physical sharpness of metal objects, such as blades or points. Over time, the semantic scope of "锐" extended beyond tangible sharpness to describe abstract qualities like acute intelligence, vigorous momentum, or intense focus, illustrating a gradual shift from literal to figurative usage in the language.
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这把小刀非常锐利。
他的问题很尖锐。
年轻人充满锐气。
她具有敏锐的观察力。
公司的利润突然锐减。
他锐意改革公司制度。
这个三角形有一个锐角。
这支部队是精锐中的精锐。