锋利

fēnglì

sharp (e.g. knife blade); incisive; to the point

adjective HSK 3.0 · Band 7 trad. 鋒利

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这把刀很锋利。

This knife is sharp.

锋利的剪刀好用。

Sharp scissors work well.