尖峰

jiānfēng

noun #24,060

Meanings

1 sharp peak (landform)
2 peak
3 spike (in data or demand)

Characters

sharp; pointed; tip

mountain peak; summit

Examples

山顶的尖峰被白雪覆盖。

Shāndǐng de jiānfēng bèi báixuě fùgài.

The sharp peak of the mountain was covered in white snow.

用电尖峰时段往往在傍晚。

Yòngdiàn jiānfēng shíduàn wǎngwǎng zài bàngwǎn.

The peak period for electricity use is often in the evening.

数据图表显示出明显的尖峰。

Shùjù túbiǎo xiǎnshì chū míngxiǎn de jiānfēng.

The data chart showed a clear spike.

Tips

usage

尖峰 is used both literally for a pointed mountain peak and figuratively for any sharp peak or spike — traffic peaks, electricity demand peaks, price spikes, etc. For 'peak hours', 尖峰时段 is common in Taiwan while mainland China often uses 高峰时段.

Stroke Order

尖 jiān

峰 fēng