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sharp in Chinese

sharp in Chinese is 銳利, 聰明, 升 — sharp means having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.

sharp in Chinese

銳利
adj
Pronounced: ruì lì
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
聰明
adj
Pronounced: cōng ming
(colloquial) Intelligent.
adj
Pronounced: shēng
(music) Raised by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
adj
Pronounced: gāo
(music) Higher in pitch than required.
adj
Pronounced: jiān
Having a strong acrid or acidic taste.
准确
adj
Pronounced: zhǔn què
Exact, precise, accurate; keen.
波音
adj
Pronounced: bō yīn
Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
电池
adv
Pronounced: diàn chí
(of times of day, notcomp) Exactly.
升音符
noun
Pronounced: shēng yīn fú
(music) The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played one chromatic semitone higher.
noun
Pronounced: shēng
(music) A note that is sharp in a particular key.

What does "sharp" mean?

  1. adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
    "Be careful, that knife is very sharp."
  2. adj Quick to notice, understand, or think; mentally alert.
    "He has a sharp mind for numbers."
  3. adj Sudden and intense; abrupt.
    "There was a sharp rise in prices last month."
  4. adj Harsh or critical in tone.
    "He gave a sharp reply that ended the conversation."

sharp in a sentence

  • Be careful, that knife is very sharp.
  • She sharpened the pencil until the tip was sharp enough to write with.
  • He has a sharp mind for numbers.
  • Her sharp questions caught him off guard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sharp" in Chinese?

"sharp" in Chinese is 銳利, 聰明, 升. sharp means: Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.

How do you pronounce 銳利?

"sharp" in Chinese is 銳利, pronounced "ruì lì".

How do you use "sharp" in a sentence?

Example: "Be careful, that knife is very sharp." In Chinese, "sharp" is 銳利, 聰明, 升.

Are there other ways to say "sharp" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 9 translations listed for "sharp": 銳利, 聰明, 升, 高, 尖, 准确.

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