巅峰

巔峰

diānfēng

noun HSK 7-9 #12,780

Meanings

1 summit; peak; pinnacle
2 the height of (one's career, ability, etc.)

Characters

summit; mountaintop

Both characters mean 'peak' - doubling up for emphasis. Usually refers to the highest point of achievement rather than a literal mountain.

Examples

HSK 3

他的事业已经到达了巅峰。

Tā de shìyè yǐjīng dàodá le diānfēng.

His career has reached its peak.

HSK 4

那位运动员正处于巅峰状态。

Nàwèi yùndòngyuán zhèng chǔyú diānfēng zhuàngtài.

That athlete is at the peak of their form.

Tips

usage

巅峰 vs 高峰: 高峰 is more general (rush hour, peak season), while 巅峰 implies the absolute highest point and is more dramatic. 巅峰对决 (diānfēng duìjué, 'summit showdown') is a popular phrase in sports and gaming for a clash between the very best.

Stroke Order

巅 diān

峰 fēng