锋芒逼人 sharp and imposing
Explanation
锋芒：刀锋和枪芒，比喻人的才干、锐气。逼人：逼迫人的意思。锋芒逼人形容才干锐气逼人，使人感到压力。
Fēngmáng (锋芒): Sword blade and spear point, a metaphor for one's talent and sharpness. Bī rén (逼人): to pressure someone. Fēngmáng bī rén describes talent and sharpness that are so strong that they exert pressure.
Origin Story
年轻的将军李牧，初上战场，便展现出过人的军事才能。他巧妙地运用兵法，以少胜多，屡屡击败敌军。他的才华和胆识，如同锋利的刀刃，锐不可当，令敌军闻风丧胆，也让朝中一些老臣对他产生忌惮，觉得这年轻人的锋芒太过逼人，恐怕会威胁到他们的地位。于是，他们开始暗中使绊子，试图打压李牧，然而，李牧凭借着他的实力和智慧，一一化解了这些危机，最终成就了一代名将的辉煌。
The young general Li Mu, on his first battlefield, displayed extraordinary military talent. He skillfully used military strategies, winning battles with fewer soldiers against more. His talent and courage were like sharp blades, unstoppable and impressive. The enemy armies fled in panic, and even some veteran ministers in the court felt threatened by his ambition and feared for their positions. They began secretly plotting against him and tried to suppress him. However, Li Mu, with his strength and intelligence, overcame these challenges and eventually achieved the glory of a legendary general.
Usage
作谓语、宾语、定语；形容人有才干、锐气逼人
Predicate, object, attributive; describes a person with talent and sharpness that impress others.
Examples
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他的才能锋芒毕露，令人刮目相看。
tā de cáinéng fēngmáng bìlù, lìng rén guā mù xiāng kàn.
His talent is obvious and impressive.
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初出茅庐的他，锋芒逼人，令人侧目。
chū chū máolú de tā, fēngmáng bī rén, lìng rén cè mù
The young man is ambitious and noticeable.