Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
尖
jiān
Description
这个字用来说东西的头很细、很小，比如针的头。
This character is used to describe something with a very thin and small tip, like the tip of a needle.
我们也用“尖”来说声音很高、很细。
We also use "尖" to describe sounds that are very high and sharp.
Meanings
尖jiān
pointed; sharp at the end
这支笔的头很尖。
The tip of this pen is very sharp.
尖jiān
the pointed tip of something
他站在山尖上看风景。
He stands on the mountain peak to enjoy the view.
尖jiān
high and shrill (of sound)
她的声音又尖又高。
Her voice is sharp and high-pitched.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
character shows 小 (small) over 大 (big), meaning narrowing to a fine point.
- Nuance
尖 describes a physical point; 尖锐 is more abstract (sharp criticism, keen).
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