犀利 (xī lì) — sharp, incisive (of remarks, observations, eyesight, etc.)
Definition
Used for words, looks, or insight that cut straight to the point — 'incisive, sharp, penetrating.' Broader than 锋利 (which is mainly for blades); pairs with insight and style, not edges.
adjective
sharpincisive (of remarks, observations, eyesight, etc.)
Examples
- 犀利，。Tā de yǎn jiǎng yán cí xī lì, yíng dé le zhèn zhèn zhǎng shēng.His speech was sharp and incisive, winning rounds of applause.
- 犀利，。Zhè wèi jì zhě de tí wèn fēi cháng xī lì, ràng fā yán rén nán yǐ huí bì.This journalist's questions were very incisive, making it hard for the spokesperson to evade them.
- 犀利，。Tā yǎn guāng xī lì, yì yǎn jiù kàn chū le huà zuò de xiá cī.Her eyesight is sharp; she spotted the flaw in the painting at a glance.
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