keen in Chinese
keen in Chinese is 尖 — keen means eager and enthusiastic about something.
keen in Chinese
尖
Pronounced: jiān
(chiefly, Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
What does "keen" mean?
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adj Eager and enthusiastic about something.
"She was keen to start the new job straight away."
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adj Sharp, whether literally (an edge or point) or mentally (a sharp mind or sharp senses).
"He has a keen eye for detail."
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adj Of cold, wind, or pain: cutting and intense.
"A keen wind cut across the moor."
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verb To wail or cry out in mourning for the dead.
"The women keened over the grave through the night."
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keen in a sentence
- She was keen to start the new job straight away.
- He's always keen for a game of football at lunchtime.
- He has a keen eye for detail.
- The knife had a keen blade after sharpening.
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What is "keen" in Chinese?
"keen" in Chinese is 尖. keen means: Eager and enthusiastic about something.
How do you pronounce 尖?
"keen" in Chinese is 尖, pronounced "jiān".
How do you use "keen" in a sentence?
Example: "She was keen to start the new job straight away." In Chinese, "keen" is 尖.
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