Definition
棱角 (léng jiǎo) literally refers to the edges and corners of an object, especially sharp ones. Figuratively, it describes a person's unyielding, sharp personality — 'having edges' — often used in the phrase 磨平棱角 (to be ground down, lose one's edge).
noun
edges and corners (of an object)(figurative) sharpness of characterunyielding personality
Examples
- 棱角，。Zhè kuài shítou de léng jiǎo hěn ruìlì, xiǎoxīn gē shǒu.The edges of this rock are very sharp; be careful not to cut your hand.
- ，棱角。Tā zài shèhuì shàng mōpá gǔndǎ duō nián, yǐjīng mópíng le léng jiǎo.After years of struggling in society, he has already been ground down and lost his edge.
- ，棱角。Zhè piān wénzhāng guāndiǎn xiānmíng, hěn yǒu léng jiǎo.This article has a clear point of view and a sharp edge.
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