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针尖

針尖
zhēnjiān
noun #36,317

Meanings

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

Examples

他从针尖大小的伤口里挤出一滴血。
Tā cóng zhēnjiān dàxiǎo de shāngkǒu lǐ jǐ chū yì dī xuè.
He squeezed a drop of blood from a pinpoint-sized wound.
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