刀刃 (dāo rèn) — knife edge, blade; crucial point (metaphorical)
Definition
刀刃 literally means 'knife edge / blade' and is also used as a metaphor for the crucial point of an issue. Unlike synonyms such as 关键 or 核心, it emphasizes the sharp, decisive point where something tips or cuts.
noun
knife edgebladecrucial point (metaphorical)
Measure word · 把
Examples
- 刀刃。Zhè bǎ dāo de dāo rèn fēi cháng fēng lì.The blade of this knife is very sharp.
- ，刀刃。Zài zhè ge wèn tí shàng, wǒ men bì xū zhuā zhù wèn tí dāo rèn.On this issue, we must grasp the crucial point of the problem.
- 刀刃。Tán pàn yǐ jīng jìn rù le zuì guān jiàn de dāo rèn.The negotiation has entered the most critical stage.
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