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锐, the simplified form of 銳, is a phono-semantic compound: the left side, 钅 (jīn), a simplification of the 金 radical, signals the meaning 'metal', while the right side, 兑 (duì), indicates the sound. Because sharp blades and weapons were forged from metal, the metal radical points to the idea of sharpness, giving the character its primary sense of a keen edge or point, as of a sword or needle. From this literal sharpness, 锐 came to describe people with keen intellect, acute perception, and a vigorous, penetrating energy, qualities that seem to 'cut through' confusion and obstacles.
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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。
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