Common Meanings
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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.