针尖

針尖

zhēnjiān

noun #36,317

Meanings

1 the tip of a needle
2 pinpoint (something tiny)

Characters

tip, pointed end

Examples

HSK 6

他从针尖大小的伤口里挤出一滴血。

Tā cóng zhēnjiān dàxiǎo de shāngkǒu lǐ jǐchū yì dī xuè.

He squeezed a drop of blood from a pinpoint-sized wound.

HSK 7-9

针尖对麦芒，谁也不让谁。

Zhēnjiān duì màimáng, shéi yě bú ràng shéi.

Needle tip versus wheat tip - neither one will give an inch.

Tips

usage

The set phrase 针尖对麦芒 'needle tip vs. wheat awn' is a vivid image for two equally sharp, stubborn parties refusing to back down - very common in journalism and commentary.

Stroke Order

针 zhēn

尖 jiān