顶尖

• 拼音: dǐng jiān
• 汉字拆解: 顶 = 丁 + 页 (nail + head — top of the head/apex); 尖 = 小 + 大 (small on top of large — a pointed tip)

含义

Top-tier; at the very pinnacle; the most outstanding or elite. Refers to the highest level of achievement, quality, or excellence.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: academia, business, talent, competition

语气: admiring

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

• 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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal