jeoi6銳锐
Jyutpingjeoi6
Yaleyeuih
Definition
Sharp, acute, keen, or energetic; rapid and drastic.
- sharp; acute; keen; pointed
- vigorous; energetic; spirited
- rapidly; drastically; fast and sharp
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or written contexts to describe sharp increases, intense competition, or a keen sense of perception. It is rarely used in casual daily speech to describe people or objects, as it carries a literary weight that sounds unnatural in simple conversation. When describing a sharp decline or rise, it often pairs with words like 減 or 升 to emphasize the speed and severity of the change.
Examples
He has made very rapid progress recently.
The competition for this project is very intense.
Related words
Common phrases
sharp decrease
sharp or keen
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 尖, which is the standard colloquial word for physically sharp or pointed objects. Using 銳 to describe a physical needle or a sharp knife sounds overly dramatic or archaic.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
