锐 Stroke Order — How to Write 锐
锐 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
锐 Radical and Character Components
锐 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 兑 indicates the sound.
Radical: 钅 + 7 more strokes
锐 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- ruì
Meanings of 锐 in Chinese
1
ruì锐
Sharp, keen, incisive; refers to something pointed or acute, often used in contrast to 'blunt'.
她的眼神锐利，总能洞察事物的本质。
Her gaze is sharp, always able to discern the essence of things.
Sharp, keen, or sensitive, often referring to perception or intellect. For instance, in '敏锐' (mǐn ruì), it means acute or perceptive.
他有一双敏锐的眼睛，能迅速发现细节。
He has a pair of keen eyes and can quickly spot details.
Keen, sharp, or vigorous, describing a spirited and determined forward momentum, often used in phrases like '锐意进取' (to make keen efforts for progress) or '养精蓄锐' (to build up strength and spirit).
为了迎接新的挑战，我们需要养精蓄锐。
To meet new challenges, we need to store up energy and keen spirit.
Sharp; excellent; referring to the elite or most skilled part of a group, often as in '精锐' (jīng ruì).
公司组建了一支精锐的研发团队，致力于技术创新。
The company assembled an elite R&D team, dedicated to technological innovation.
Refers to a sharp, sudden change, often used with 'decrease' or 'increase'.
由于市场竞争激烈，公司的利润锐减。
Due to fierce market competition, the company's profits sharply decreased.
Common Words and Phrases with 锐
1
Unstoppable; irresistible.
这支年轻的队伍，以锐不可当的势头冲进了决赛。
This young team, with unstoppable momentum, charged into the finals.
2
reduce sharply
由于栖息地遭到破坏，这种鸟的数量锐减。
The population of this bird has plummeted due to habitat destruction.
3
4
Advance vigorously and rapidly; march forward with great momentum.
这家新兴科技公司凭借其卓越的创新能力，在短短几年内锐进，成为了行业的领跑者。
This emerging tech company, with its exceptional innovative capabilities, advanced rapidly within just a few years, becoming a leader in the industry.
5
Sharp; keen.
她有着一双锐利的眼睛，总能洞察事物的本质。
She has a pair of keen eyes that can always discern the essence of things.
6
sharp, keen, acute; sensitive and perceptive
她拥有一双锐敏的眼睛，总能洞察事物的本质。
She possesses a pair of keen eyes, always able to discern the essence of things.
7
dash; drive; spirit; vigor; daring spirit; forward momentum
这支年轻的团队充满锐气，决心要做出一番成就。
This young team is full of sharp ambition and determination to achieve great things.
8
Determined and resolute, often implying a strong resolve for innovation or reform.
这家公司锐意进取，不断推出新产品。
This company, with strong determination, continuously introduces new products.
9
firm determination; resolute will
他从小就有锐志，立志要成为一名杰出的园艺师。
He has had a sharp determination since childhood, aspiring to become an outstanding horticulturist.
More words with 锐
- jiān尖ruì锐sharp, acute
- mǐn敏ruì锐Keen, Acute
- fēng锋ruì锐sharp, keen
- jīng精ruì锐Elite, Crack
- xīn新ruì锐rising star, emerging talent
- ruì锐yì意chuàng创xīn新Determined to innovate, Keen on innovation
- ruì锐yì意jìn进qǔ取forge ahead, strive for excellence
- jīng精ruì锐bù部duì队elite forces, crack troops
- jí戢lín鳞cáng藏ruì锐conceal one's abilities, hide one's light
- jīng精ruì锐shì士bīng兵elite soldier, crack soldier
- mǐn敏ruì锐dòng洞chá察Keen insight, Acute perception
- xīn新ruì锐dáo导yǎn演emerging director, rising director
- jīng精ruì锐lì力liàng量elite forces, crack troops
- mǐn敏ruì锐xiù嗅jué觉sharp sense of smell, keen insight
- yǎn眼guāng光mǐn敏ruì锐keen eye, sharp eye
Idioms with 锐
- bì避qí其ruì锐qì气avoid the enemy's initial strong momentum
- jǐn尽ruì锐chū出zhàn战deploy all elite forces to battle
- jīng精ruì锐zhī之shī师elite army
- yǎng养jīng精xù蓄ruì锐recuperate and build up strength
- cáng藏fēng锋liǎn敛ruì锐conceal one's talent or strength
- chōng冲fēng锋xiàn陷ruì锐charge and break through enemy lines
- fù负jiān坚zhí执ruì锐fully armed and ready for battle
- nián年zhuàng壮qì气ruì锐young, vigorous, and sharp-witted
- pī披jiān坚zhí执ruì锐clad in armor and armed for battle
- qīng轻zú卒ruì锐bīng兵agile elite troops with sharp weapons
- xiàn陷jiān坚cuò挫ruì锐breach defenses and blunt morale
- xù蓄ruì锐yǎng养wēi威build strength and bide time
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Open the tool →Questions about 锐
What does 锐 mean in Chinese?
锐 (ruì) means “Sharp, keen, incisive” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 锐?
锐 is pronounced ruì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 锐 have?
锐 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 锐?
锐 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 锐?
The radical of 锐 is 钅, and 锐 is a phono-semantic compound.