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title: "Dingjian Meaning: 顶尖 (dǐngjiān) Means “top”"
description: "顶尖 (traditional 頂尖, dǐngjiān) means “top; top-notch”. Hear its tones, see what 顶 and 尖 each mean and a real sentence that uses it."
canonical: "https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/dingjian"
published: "2026-10-21"
updated: "2026-11-06"
author: "Mandarin The Wild"
---

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# What does 顶尖 mean?

猫头鹰māotóuyīngowl

顶尖 dǐngjiān

## top; top-notch

## It can also mean

- tip; apex

## Its characters

1. 顶 dǐng top
2. 尖 jiān the best

## In a sentence

她是世界顶尖的钢琴家。 She is one of the world's top pianists.

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## More words with 顶 or 尖

- [顶级 dǐngjí](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/dingji)
- [山顶 shāndǐng](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/shanding)

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