敏锐 (mǐn ruì) — keen; sharp; acute
Definition
Used for mental sharpness — keen perception, insight, or awareness. Pairs with 眼光 / 嗅觉 / 洞察力, unlike 锋利 (blades/remarks) or 灵敏 (senses/reactions).
adjective
keensharpacute
Examples
- 敏锐。Tā de xiù jué fēi cháng mǐn ruì.His sense of smell is very acute.
- 敏锐。Zhè wèi jì zhě de wèn tí fēi cháng mǐn ruì.This reporter's questions are very sharp.
- 敏锐。Tā yǐ mǐn ruì de shì chǎng yǎn guāng ér wén míng.She is known for her keen market insight.
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