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

HSK 7-9

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.

HSK 7-9

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.

HSK 7-9

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 spike - traffic peaks, electricity demand peaks, price spikes. 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