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The character 尖 is primarily an adjective meaning sharp, pointed, or acute. Its structure is a logical ideogram: 小 (small) placed above 大 (large). This vertical arrangement visually forms a triangle or cone, depicting an object with a broad base tapering to a fine tip, like a needle, knife blade, mountain peak, or brush end. Metaphorically, it extends to describe acute senses, keen hearing, sharp sight, high sensitivity, or a piercing, high-pitched voice.
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铅笔尖很尖。
小心那把尖刀。
山顶是尖的。
他的声音很尖锐。
猫的耳朵是尖尖的。
这个问题很尖锐。
她在比赛中表现出顶尖的水平。
尖锐的批评往往能促进进步。