尖

jiān

Dictionary entry

pointed; tapering; sharp

What does 尖 mean?

尖 (jiān) has the following dictionary meaning.

1pointed; tapering; sharp

2(of a sound) shrill; piercing

3(of one's hearing, sight etc) sharp; acute; keen

4to make (one's voice) shrill

5sharp point; tip

6the best of sth; the cream of the crop

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尖jiānpointed; tapering; sharp · (of a sound) shrill; piercing

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尖

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