顶尖

頂尖

dǐngjiān

adjective HSK 7-9 #6,919

Meanings

1 top-notch
2 first-rate
3 cutting-edge

Characters

sharp; pointed; tip

Examples

他是顶尖的科学家。

Tā shì dǐngjiān de kēxuéjiā.

He is a top-notch scientist.

这所大学是世界顶尖的。

Zhè suǒ dàxué shì shìjiè dǐngjiān de.

This university is world-class.

Tips

memory

顶 (top) + 尖 (tip/point) — literally the very tip of the top, hence 'the absolute best.'

Stroke Order

顶 dǐng

尖 jiān