尖 Stroke Order — How to Write 尖
尖 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 小, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
尖 Radical and Character Components
尖 is an ideographic compound. A point, small 小 over big 大.
Radical: 小 + 3 more strokes
尖 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiān
Meanings of 尖 in Chinese
1
jiān尖
A sharp or pointed end; the tip or finest part; also used to refer to the leading or cutting edge (e.g., '尖端' for 'cutting-edge').
这项技术处于行业尖端。
This technology is at the forefront of the industry.
Sharp, keen, or astute in perception, often used to describe someone with sharp eyesight or hearing.
她眼尖，一眼就看到了藏在草丛里的小猫。
She's sharp-eyed; she spotted the kitten hiding in the grass at a glance.
Describes a high-pitched, sharp, and clear sound.
她的声音很尖脆，听起来像银铃一样。
Her voice is very sharp and crisp, sounding like a silver bell.
An outstanding person or thing; an elite.
他从小就是班里的学习尖子，成绩一直名列前茅。
He has been the top student in his class since childhood, always ranking among the best.
Common Words and Phrases with 尖
1
A cusp is one of the folds or flaps that form a heart valve.
心脏瓣膜由多个尖瓣组成，这些尖瓣协同工作以确保血液的单向流动。
The heart valve is composed of multiple leaflets, which work together to ensure the one-way flow of blood.
2
A pointed writing tool, such as a stylograph (a type of fountain pen with a pointed nib) or an ancient Roman stylus used for writing on wax tablets.
这位艺术家喜欢用尖笔勾勒出画作的细节。
The artist enjoys outlining the details of the painting with a dip pen.
3
Scout, pioneer, or vanguard.
这家公司在人工智能领域一直是技术创新的尖兵
This company has always been a pioneer in technological innovation in the field of artificial intelligence.
4
A sharp knife or dagger; metaphorically, a vanguard or spearhead unit in battle.
他用尖刀在信封上划开了一个小口。
He used a pointed knife to cut a small opening in the envelope.
5
The tip or peak; also, the cutting-edge or most advanced level, particularly in technology.
这家公司在人工智能的尖端领域取得了突破性进展
This company has made breakthrough progress in the cutting-edge field of artificial intelligence.
6
A sharp, pointed top of a mountain or hill; a peak.
远处的群山，最高的尖峰直插云霄
The highest peak of the distant mountains pierces the sky.
7
A pointed arch, also known as a Gothic arch, is an arch with a pointed crown, where each side rises from the springing points to meet at a central apex.
这座古老的修道院以其宏伟的尖拱门廊而闻名，吸引了许多游客。
This ancient monastery is famous for its magnificent pointed arch gateway, attracting many visitors.
8
fully; completely; firmly; severely
她为了完成项目，尖尖加班了三个晚上。
To complete the project, she worked overtime for a full three nights.
9
To make a loud, high-pitched cry, often expressing fear, pain, or excitement.
小女孩看到那只大蜘蛛时，吓得尖叫起来。
The little girl screamed when she saw the big spider.
10
Acrimonious or caustic, especially in speech or manner.
她说话总是很尖刻，让周围的人感到很不舒服。
She always speaks in a sharp and critical way, making those around her feel very uncomfortable.
11
Chilled to the bone; biting cold.
冬天的风带着尖冷的寒意，让人不禁打了个寒颤。
The winter wind carried a piercing cold, making one shiver involuntarily.
12
13
Sharp and tender, often referring to a voice that is high-pitched and delicate.
她唱起歌来，嗓音尖嫩，清脆动听。
When she sang, her voice was high-pitched and tender, clear and pleasant to listen to.
14
To cut or split sharply to a point.
木匠用一个锋利的尖劈把厚木板劈成了两半。
The carpenter used a sharp wedge to split the thick plank into two halves.
15
Sharp; keen; acute; or shrill (referring to sound).
她的分析非常尖锐，直接指出了问题的核心。
Her analysis was very incisive, directly pointing out the core of the problem.
More words with 尖
- bá拔jiān尖outstanding, top-notch
- bí鼻jiān尖tip of the nose, nasal tip
- jī鸡jiān尖Chicken butt, Chicken rump
- mào冒jiān尖To stick out; to be a little over.
- suō梭jiān尖shuttle tip
- zhēn针jiān尖the pointed end of a needle
- zuǐ嘴jiān尖sharp-tongued, pointed
- méi眉jiān尖tip of the eyebrow, brow tip
- shé舌jiān尖yīn音apical sound, apical consonant
- tún臀jiān尖Sirloin Tip
- zhuǎ爪jiān尖er儿pig's trotters
- dǐng顶jiān尖Top, Leading
- bǐ笔jiān尖pen tip, nib
- jiān尖cì刺spike, thorn
- jiān尖jiǎo角sharp corner, point
- zhǐ指jiān尖fingertip
- jiān尖xiào啸shriek, scream
- jiān尖zi子top student, ace
- yǎn眼jiān尖sharp-eyed, keen-sighted
- jiān尖cuì脆crisp, sharp
Idioms with 尖
- jiān尖suān酸kè刻bó薄sarcastic, caustic, and biting
- jiān尖yán言lěng冷yǔ语sharp and sarcastic remarks
- jiān尖zuǐ嘴bó薄shé舌sharp-tongued and caustic
- jiān尖zuǐ嘴hóu猴sāi腮ugly, scrawny, sneaky appearance
- fēng风kǒu口làng浪jiān尖at the heart of a crucial situation
- xuē削jiān尖nǎo脑dài袋to go to great lengths for personal gain
- zuān钻niú牛jiǎo角jiān尖overthink an insignificant problem
- jiān尖dān担dān担chái柴liǎng两tóu头tuō脱lose both ends
- jiān尖dàn担liǎng两tóu头tuō脱fail in both attempts
- jiān尖suān酸kè克báo薄harsh, sarcastic, and critical
- jiān尖yán言jiān尖yǔ语speak sharply or sarcastically
- chún唇jiān尖shé舌lì利eloquent and sharp-tongued
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Open the tool →Questions about 尖
What does 尖 mean in Chinese?
尖 (jiān) means “A sharp or pointed end” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 尖?
尖 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 尖 have?
尖 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 尖?
尖 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 小. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 尖?
The radical of 尖 is 小, and 尖 is an ideographic compound.