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有稜有角

简有棱有角 · 繁有稜有角

Mandarin · pinyin yǒu léng yǒu jiǎo

(of a shape) sharp and clearcut
(of a person) definite in his opinion

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有: yǒu · have, own, possess; exist
稜: Look up this written character
角: jiǎo · horn; angle, corner; point; Kangxi radical 148; 1st lunar mansion, determinative star Spica
棱: léng · squared timber; angle, edge

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3–2–3–3 · you3 leng2 you3 jiao3

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(idiomatic) to have sharp and distinct edges and corners
(figuratively) to have a forceful personality and definite views of one's own

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