顶尖

• Pinyin: dǐng jiān
• Desglose de hanzi: 顶 = 丁 + 页 (nail + head — top of the head/apex); 尖 = 小 + 大 (small on top of large — a pointed tip)

Significado

puntero; de élite; de primera categoría

Used to describe people, institutions, or products that are at the absolute forefront of their field. Carries a superlative sense stronger than 优秀 (excellent) or 一流 (first-rate), implying the very tip of the hierarchy.

Ejemplos

1. 她是国内顶尖的心脏外科医生，曾主刀数百例高难度手术。
2. 该研究所汇聚了来自全球的顶尖科学家，专注于量子计算领域的突破。
3. 进入顶尖高校意味着未来将拥有更多的发展机会与资源。

Guía de uso

Contexto: academia, business, talent, competition

Tono: admiring

Correcto

• 这所大学长期跻身全球顶尖高校行列，在理工科领域尤为出色。(This university has long been among the world's top universities, excelling especially in science and engineering.)
• 能与行业内的顶尖人才共事，对他的职业发展产生了深远的影响。(Working alongside top talent in the industry had a profound impact on his career development.)

Incorrecto

• 顶尖的普通员工 — 顶尖 implies the absolute best; it cannot modify ordinary roles unless used ironically; use 优秀的普通员工 instead

Origen e historia

顶 (top/apex/peak) + 尖 (tip/point/sharp end)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal