Korean word

우수

Pronunciation

Romanizationusu

Meaning

  • adjectiveexcellent

Example

이 제품은 우수하다.i che pu meun u su ha da

This product is excellent.

Illustration for 우수 (excellent)

More examples

우수한 학생은 장학금을 받았다.u su han hak ssaeng eun chang hak kkeu meul pa dat tta

The excellent student received a scholarship.

Core concept

Something rises noticeably above the usual standard and earns strong approval.

Common phrases

  • 우수한 학생u su han hak ssaeng

    excellent student

  • 우수한 성적u su han seong jeok

    excellent grades

  • 우수한 평가u su han pyeong ga

    excellent evaluation

Similar words

훌륭하다hullyunghada: Describes a person, work, or result that is notably good and worthy of praise.
뛰어나다ttwieonada: Describes ability, skill, or results that stand conspicuously above the normal level.

Definition in Korean

품질·성과·능력 따위가 눈에 띄게 뛰어나 높은 수준을 보일 때 쓰는 형용사.pum jil seong gwa neung nyeok tta wi ga nu ne tti ge ttwi eo na no peun su ju neul po il ttae sseu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean compound joins ideas of superior quality and outstanding ability, making it a natural word for describing clear excellence.

Usage tips

  • Korean often uses this adjective in written evaluations, so recognizing it helps with product information, school comments, and other formal descriptions.

Other meanings

  • high-qualityadjective
  • outstandingadjective

Opposites

  • 열등하다yeoldeunghadainferioradjective
  • 미흡하다miheupadainadequateadjective

Related words

  • 우수성ususeongexcellencenoun
  • 우수상ususangexcellence awardnoun
  • 우수자usujaoutstanding individualnoun

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