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March 24, 2026
敏锐(敏銳)mǐnruì(min3rui4)
The word 敏锐 (mǐn ruì) describes a quality of being keen, sharp, or acute in perception or understanding. It is often used to refer to someone's ability to notice details quickly or to grasp complex ideas easily, making it applicable in both intellectual and sensory contexts.
Frequency#8250DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 敏锐 is often associated with wisdom and intelligence. It reflects a person's ability to navigate complex social situations or to excel in competitive environments like business.
Memory Tip
Think of 敏 (mǐn) as 'mind' and 锐 (ruì) as 'sharp'. Imagine a sharp-minded detective who is keenly aware of all the small details in a crime scene, allowing them to solve cases quickly.
Meanings of 敏锐
mǐnruì(min3rui4)
1keen
2sharp
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About 敏锐
敏锐Simplified
敏銳Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#8250Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 敏锐
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敏感 (sensitive) - use 敏锐 when emphasizing sharp perception or insight rather than emotional sensitivity.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 敏 (mǐn) as 'mind' and 锐 (ruì) as 'sharp'. Imagine a sharp-minded detective who is keenly aware of all the small details in a crime scene, allowing them to solve cases quickly.
Usage Notes
This word is usually used in formal contexts, such as in academic or professional discussions. Common collocations include 敏锐的观察力 (keen observation) and 敏锐的思维 (sharp thinking). Pay attention to the tones; incorrect pronunciation could change the meaning significantly.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 敏锐 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to perception and intellect. Focus on using it in context, such as in discussions about analysis or decision-making.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being 敏锐 is often associated with wisdom and intelligence. It reflects a person's ability to navigate complex social situations or to excel in competitive environments like business.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 敏锐 with similar-sounding words like 明锐 (míng ruì), which means bright and sharp, but the latter emphasizes clarity rather than keen perception. Another mistake is using it in inappropriate contexts, like casual conversation, where simpler words might suffice.
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Grammar Patterns of 敏锐
敏锐 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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“整本书你都读完了吗？”她目光____地问道。
"Have you read the whole book?" she asks, gimlet-eyed.
Example Sentences for 敏锐 (9)
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“整本书你都读完了吗？”她目光敏锐地问道。
“ “ zhěng běn shū nǐ dū dú wán le？” ma ？” tā mù guāng mǐn ruì dì。
"Have you read the whole book?" she asks, gimlet-eyed.
2
作为女性，我们通常在这些事情上谈得过多，过于敏锐。
zuò wéi nǚ xìng， ， wǒ mén tōng cháng zài zhè xiē shì qíng shàng tán dé guò， duō ， guò yú。
As women we generally say and feel too much about these things.
Despite the fact that the bottle is tinted a delicate shade of green, an observant visitor would soon notice that it is filled with what looks like a
Cultural Notes for 敏锐
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, being 敏锐 is often associated with wisdom and intelligence. It reflects a person's ability to navigate complex social situations or to excel in competitive environments like business.
Frequently Asked Questions about 敏锐
In daily conversations, 敏锐 is often used to compliment someone's perceptiveness or insight.
While primarily used for intellectual qualities, you can describe a 'keen sensitivity' to emotions, but it's less common.
Break it down: 敏 (mǐn) sounds like 'mean' without the 'a', and 锐 (ruì) rhymes with 'way' but starts with 'ru'. Think 'mean and sharp'.
