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尖 (jiān): sharp, pointed; tip

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HSK 6adjective, noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: sharp, pointed; tip
Characters: 1
Part of speech: adjective, noun
HSK level: HSK 6
Strokes: 6
Radical: 小
Structure: 上下结构

Full definitions

pointed
tapering
sharp
(of a sound) shrill
piercing
(of ones hearing, sight etc) sharp
acute
keen
to make (ones voice) shrill
sharp point
tip
the best of sth
the cream of the crop"

Chinese explanation

物体末端细小锐利，容易刺入其他东西，如笔尖、刀尖。
形容声音高而刺耳。
形容感觉敏锐或目光犀利。
形容人说话刻薄、不宽容。
物体最顶端的部分，如塔尖、山尖。

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Example sentences

The pencil has just been sharpened, and its tip is very pointed; if you're not careful, it can prick your hand.

There is a pointed tower on the mountain top, visible from a very far distance.

Her speaking voice is very sharp; it sounds like she's angry.

The point of the thumbtack is very sharp; be careful when pressing it.

He stood at the very front of the line and was the first to cross the finish line.

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