HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
锐 — sharp
- Reading
- ruì
- Meaning
- sharp; keen; acute
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
锐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is ruì and it means sharp; keen; acute. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
锐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 尖锐 (sharp, acute) and 敏锐 (sharp, keen).
Chinese words containing 锐
Frequently asked questions
What does 锐 mean in Chinese?
锐 means sharp; keen; acute in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 锐 read?
锐 is read ruì. Reading it inside real words — 尖锐 and 敏锐 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 锐 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 锐 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 锐 in a word?
A common word containing 锐 is 尖锐 (jiānruì) — "sharp, acute". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 锐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 锐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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