Definition
尖利 is a stative verb (adjective-like) that describes something sharp in a physical sense (a blade, a point), a piercing or shrill sound, or keen perception (eyesight, mind). Use it as a predicate after 很 or as a modifier with 的.
s.v.
sharpkeen (of objects, sight, or perception)shrillpiercing (of sound)
Examples
- 尖利，。Zhè bǎ dāo hěn jiān lì, xiǎoxīn shǒu.This knife is very sharp — watch your hand.
- 尖利，。Tā de sǎngyīn fēicháng jiān lì, wǒ tīng le hěn nánshòu.Her voice is very shrill; it's uncomfortable for me to hear.
- 尖利，。Lǎoyīng de shìlì hěn jiān lì, néng cóng gāokōng kàn qīng dìmiàn de lǎoshǔ.Eagles have very keen eyesight; they can spot mice on the ground from high in the sky.
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