棱角 (léng jiǎo) — edges and corners (of an object); (figurative) sharpness of character; unyielding personality
Definition
Literally 'edges and corners' of an object, and figuratively a sharp, unyielding character. Distinct from 崎岖, which describes rough terrain rather than sharp points.
noun
edges and corners (of an object)(figurative) sharpness of characterunyielding personality
Examples
- 棱角，。Zhè kuài shí tou de léng jiǎo hěn ruì lì, xiǎo xīn gē shǒu.The edges of this rock are very sharp; be careful not to cut your hand.
- ，棱角。Tā zài shè huì shàng mō pá gǔn dǎ duō nián, yǐ jīng mó píng le léng jiǎo.After years of struggling in society, he has already been ground down and lost his edge.
- ，棱角。Zhè piān wén zhāng guān diǎn xiān míng, hěn yǒu léng jiǎo.This article has a clear point of view and a sharp edge.
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