HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
尖 — point
- Reading
- jiān
- Meaning
- point; tip; sharp; pointed; acute
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
尖 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jiān and it means point; tip; sharp; pointed; acute. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
尖 appears in everyday chinese words such as 尖 (pointed, sharp), 尖端 (sharp point; advanced) and 尖锐 (sharp, acute).
Chinese words containing 尖
Frequently asked questions
What does 尖 mean in Chinese?
尖 means point; tip; sharp; pointed; acute in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 尖 read?
尖 is read jiān. Reading it inside real words — 尖 and 尖端 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 尖 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 尖 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 尖 in a word?
A common word containing 尖 is 尖 (jiān) — "pointed, sharp". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 尖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 尖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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