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尖端

jiānduān

Description

“尖端”本来的意思是东西最前面又细又尖的地方,比如笔的尖端。

"尖端" originally means the very front part of something that is thin and sharp, like the tip of a pen.

现在人们也常用它来说最新、最先进的技术。

Nowadays, people also often use it to refer to the newest and most advanced technology.

Meanings

尖端jiānduān

the sharp pointed tip of something

这支笔的尖端很细。

The tip of this pen is very fine.

尖端jiānduān

most advanced; cutting-edge

这是一项尖端技术。

This is cutting-edge technology.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    尖 (pointed/sharp) + 端 (end/tip), literally the sharp end.

  • Nuance

    as an adjective it praises technology as top-level and most advanced.

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