zim1 dyun1尖端

Jyutpingzim1 dyun1

Yalejīm dyūn

名詞Common

Definition

The sharp tip of something, or the leading, most advanced position of a trend or field.

the sharp tip, apex, or vertex of an object
the leading position; cutting-edge; state-of-the-art

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the absolute peak or cutting edge of a field, often used in contexts like technology, fashion, or research. While it can describe a physical point, it is far more common in modern speech to describe abstract concepts like trends or innovation. It carries a sense of prestige and exclusivity, implying that whatever is at the尖端 is ahead of everyone else.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋gung1公si1司jat1一zik6直zau2走喺hai2科fo1技gei6尖zim1端。

Their company has always been at the forefront of technology.

ni1呢hong6項jin4研gau3究hai6係mai6咪suk6屬jyu1於sai3世gaai3界zim1尖dyun1端？

Is this research considered world-leading?

Common phrases

zim1尖dyun1端fo1科gei6技

cutting-edge technology

zau2走喺hai2尖zim1端

to be at the forefront

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 頂峰 which usually refers to the top of a mountain or a peak of a career. 尖端 focuses more on the forward-moving, progressive edge of development rather than just a high point.