頴 (yǐng) - Sharp point & tip

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yǐng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

頴 · yǐng

Sharp point;

tip;

clever;

intelligent;

outstanding talent;

also refers to the awn of grain.

Sharp pointtipclever

Usage highlights

Intelligent and cleverOutstanding talentSharp pointGrain awnGifted and talentedOutstanding achievement

Synonyms

  • 聪— clever, intelligent
  • 慧— wise, intelligent
  • 敏— quick, sharp

Antonyms

  • 钝— dull, blunt
  • 愚— foolish, stupid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is a very intelligent student (聪颖的学生).
  • The wheat has long awns (麦子有长頴).
  • He showed outstanding talent from a young age (他从小就才华頴出).
  • The sharp point of the needle (针的頴尖).

Collocations

  • Intelligent and clever(聪颖)
  • Outstanding talent(頴才)
  • Sharp point(頴尖)
  • Grain awn(谷頴)
  • Gifted and talented(頴慧)
  • Outstanding achievement(頴异)

Idioms

  • Outstanding and extraordinary(頴脱而出)
  • Clever and intelligent(聪颖过人)
  • Sharp and outstanding(頴秀出众)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the sharp tip of grain, later extended to mean intelligence and outstanding talent.
  • In imperial examinations, '頴' was used to describe candidates who showed exceptional intelligence and potential.
  • The character embodies the cultural value placed on intellectual sharpness and academic excellence.

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