jiān​zi

cream of the crop

  • created reference approved 尖子 → 个/個 (classifier) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    尖子 jiān​zi

    个 / 個 gè

    classifier

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  • created reference approved 尖子 → 位 (classifier) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    尖子 jiān​zi

    位 wèi

    classifier

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  • created sense approved 尖子 · jiān​zi · cream of the crop — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    尖子

    jiān​zi

    cream of the crop

    the best of its kind; top-notch; used to describe a person or thing that is outstanding in their field or group

    尖 (literal) → 尖 · jiān · top-notch 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix

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  • created sense approved 尖子 · jiān​zi · pointed tip — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    尖子

    jiān​zi

    pointed tip

    the sharp or pointed end of an object

    尖 (literal) → 尖 · jiān · point 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix

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  • created sense approved 尖子 · jiān​zi · high pitch — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    尖子

    jiān​zi

    high pitch

    a sudden rise in pitch or a high-pitched passage in traditional opera singing

    尖 (literal) → 尖 · jiān · to raise 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix

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