English–Chinese
“first-rate” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyī liú
Example
他是一流的厨师。tā shì yì liú de chú shī
He is a first-rate chef.
How to say “first-rate” in Chinese
“First-rate” in Chinese is 一流 (yī liú).
The front position on a quality ladder, where outstanding skill, quality, or reputation sets a person or thing apart.
Example sentences with 一流
他的工作成绩达到一流水平。tā de gōng zuò chéng jì dá dào yì liú shuǐ píng
His work performance reached a first-rate level.
Tips for using 一流
- In conversation, it usually praises a person, product, or service rather than reporting an official rank, so the context determines how strong the praise is.