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锋芒
鋒芒
fēngmáng
1. tip (of pencil, spear etc)
2. sharp point
3. cutting edge
4. spearhead
5. vanguard

Character Breakdown

锋
fēng
spear-point; edge, point, tip
HSK 6 12 丶
芒
máng
blade; ray; silvergrass, Miscanthus sinensis
HSK 6 6 丶

Compound Words (4)

初露锋芒
chūlùfēngmáng
first sign of budding talent
收敛锋芒
shōuliǎnfēngmáng
to draw in one's claws
锋芒内敛
fēngmángnèiliǎn
to be talented yet self-effacing (idiom)
锋芒毕露
fēngmángbìlù
to show off one's ability

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