顶尖 (dǐng jiān) — (adjective) top, top-notch, elite; (noun) peak, apex; the highest level

Definition

顶尖 (dǐngjiān) means 'top, top-notch' and is used to label people or things at the very highest level. Pairs naturally with professions (顶尖设计师, 顶尖酒店); 巅峰 is the closer noun for a peak reached, while 顶级 is a plain adjective synonym.

adjective
toptop-notchelite
noun
peakapexthe highest level

Examples

  • 顶尖
    Tā shì yí wèi dǐng jiān shè jì shī.
    She is a top designer.
  • 顶尖
    Nà jiā dǐng jiān jiǔ diàn de fú wù hěn hǎo.
    That top hotel has great service.
  • 顶尖
    Zhè wèi huà jiā de zuò pǐn dá dào le yì shù dǐng jiān.
    This painter's works have reached the artistic peak.

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