Writing
顶尖 (dǐng jiān) — how to say "top" in Chinese
顶尖
Top; elite
noun · adjective
Character composition
顶
top
尖
sharp point
Radicals / Keys
小
Small
#42 · xiǎo · 3 strokes
頁
Leaf
#181 · yè · 9 strokes
Collocations
顶尖人才
dǐng jiān rén cái
top talent
顶尖水平
dǐng jiān shuǐ píng
top level
顶尖大学
dǐng jiān dà xué
top university
Examples
这家公司是行业里的顶尖企业。
This company is a top enterprise in the industry.
他是顶尖的学生。
He is a top student.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "top" in Chinese?
"top" in Chinese is 顶尖 (dǐng jiān).
What does 顶尖 mean in English?
顶尖 (dǐng jiān) means "Top; elite".
How is 顶尖 pronounced?
It is pronounced dǐng jiān (written as ding jian, dingjian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "top" in Chinese characters?
It is written 顶尖: 顶 has 8 strokes, 尖 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 顶尖?
顶尖 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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