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    Expressing something sharp or shrill with 尖 (jiān)

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    Structure

    尖 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 尖 (jiān) means "sharp," "pointed," or "shrill." It can describe physical sharpness or a high-pitched, piercing sound. For example, 尖叫 means "to shriek" or "a sharp cry."

    Examples

    • 这把刀太尖了，小心别伤到手。

      Zhè bǎ dāo tài jiān le, xiǎoxīn bié shāng dào shǒu.

      This knife is too sharp — be careful not to cut your hand.

    • 她突然发出一声尖叫，把大家都吓了一跳。

      Tā tūrán fāchū yī shēng jiān jiào, bǎ dàjiā dōu xià le yī tiào.

      She suddenly let out a scream that startled everyone.

    • 铅笔的头太尖了，写字的时候容易戳破纸。

      Qiānbǐ de tóu tài jiān le, xiě zì de shíhou róngyì chuō pò zhǐ.

      The pencil tip is too sharp; it easily pokes through the paper when writing.

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