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Definitions
- (verb) sharp (e.g. knife blade)
- incisive
- to the point
Example Sentences
这把刀很锋利，小心使用别受伤。
Zhè bǎ dāo hěn fēnglì
This knife is very sharp
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HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 7-9
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 6
- HSK Lord study list
- Not on a list
锋利: HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 7-9 exam
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.