尖

• 拼音: jiān
• 汉字拆解: 尖 = 小 (small) + 大 (big), small at top and large at bottom = pointed

含义

Sharp; pointed; tip/point (of something).

As an adjective, describes something with a sharp point or peak. As a noun, refers to the tip or point of an object. Also used figuratively for 'top-notch' (尖端) or describing a shrill voice (尖声).

例句

1. 这把刀的刀尖非常锋利，使用时要格外小心。
2. 山尖上常年积雪，是登山爱好者向往的挑战。
3. 她尖锐的批评让在场的人都感到不太舒服。

用法指南

语境: physical description, criticism, tools

语气: descriptive

正确说法

• 铅笔尖断了，需要削一下。(The pencil tip broke; I need to sharpen it.)
• 他的评论太尖刻了。(His comments were too sharp/biting.)

错误说法

• 用尖形容圆润的事物 (尖 specifically means pointed/sharp — don't use it for round or blunt things)

起源与历史

Pictophonetic character: 小 (small) on top + 大 (big) on bottom, depicting something that tapers to a point.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal