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    Describing something as sharp or keen with 敏锐 (mǐnruì)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    敏锐 + 地 + Verb

    Explanation

    The adjective 敏锐 (mǐnruì) means "sharp," "keen," or "acute," describing a person's perceptiveness or sensitivity. It is often used to describe observation skills, awareness, or insight. Common collocations include 敏锐的观察力 (keen observation) and 敏锐地了解 (to keenly understand).

    Examples

    • 她有非常敏锐的商业眼光。

      Tā yǒu fēicháng mǐnruì de shāngyè yǎnguāng.

      She has very keen business insight.

    • 记者需要有敏锐的观察力。

      Jìzhě xūyào yǒu mǐnruì de guānchálì.

      Reporters need to have sharp observation skills.

    • 他敏锐地察觉到了市场的变化。

      Tā mǐnruì de chájué dào le shìchǎng de biànhuà.

      He keenly perceived the changes in the market.

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