颕 (yǐng) - Sharp point & clever

颕Tone 3

yǐng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

颕 · yǐng

Sharp point;

clever;

outstanding;

tip;

excellence.

Often used in names to denote intelligence and talent.

Sharp pointcleveroutstanding

Usage highlights

Outstanding talentIntelligent and outstandingSharp and cleverOutstanding achievementExtraordinary talentSharp point

Synonyms

  • 聪— clever, intelligent
  • 慧— wise, intelligent
  • 敏— quick, agile (mentally)
  • 锐— sharp, acute

Antonyms

  • 钝— dull, blunt
  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 拙— clumsy, awkward

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is an outstanding student (颕异的学生).
  • The sharp tip of the pen (笔之颕).
  • She showed great talent from a young age (少而聪颕).

Collocations

  • Outstanding talent(颕才)
  • Intelligent and outstanding(聪颕)
  • Sharp and clever(颕慧)
  • Outstanding achievement(颕绩)
  • Extraordinary talent(颕异)
  • Sharp point(锋颕)

Idioms

  • Outstanding talent emerges(才颕而出)
  • Extraordinary intelligence(天资聪颕)
  • Outstanding and extraordinary(颕脱不凡)

Cultural background

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  • Traditionally used to describe sharp intelligence and outstanding talent in scholarly contexts.
  • Often appears in classical Chinese texts praising exceptional individuals and their abilities.
  • Considered an auspicious character in names, suggesting brilliance and success.

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