粵

尖zim1鋭jeoi6

simp尖锐
zim1 jeoi6jiān ruì

English

  1. sharp
  2. sharp; fine-edged; acute (of a tool)
  3. directed at the heart of the issue; critical; pointed; incisive; penetrating

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 尖、鋭利;形容啲嘢個頭好幼細、鋒利,好容易拮到其他嘢嘅
  2. 針對事件嘅核心

Examples

  • 刀鋒尖鋭

    sharp-pointed knife

  • 佢提出嘅問題好尖鋭。

    He asked a penetrating question.

  • 把刀咁尖鋭,你要小心啲唔好整親啊。

    The knife is so sharp that you really have to be cautious. Don't hurt yourself. ----

  • 佢嘅批評真係好尖鋭,雖然講得好啱,但始終都會令人覺得難堪。

    His criticism is so incisive. Even though he is correct, it still ends up being embarrassing for others.

Sources: cc-canto, words.hk

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