Chinese word

世界级

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì jiè jí

Meaning

  • adjectiveworld-class

Example

他有世界级的水平。tā yǒu shì jiè jí de shuǐ píng

He has world-class skills.

Illustration for 世界级 (world-class)

More examples

这位运动员被认为是世界级选手。zhè wèi yùn dòng yuán bèi rèn wéi shì shì jiè jí xuán shǒu

This athlete is considered a world-class athlete.

Core concept

A level that stands among the best found anywhere in the world.

Common phrases

  • 世界级水平shì jiè jí shuǐ píng

    world-class level

  • 世界级选手shì jiè jí xuán shǒu

    world-class athlete

  • 世界级赛事shì jiè jí sài shì

    world-class competition

Similar words

一流yì liú: Describing very high quality or ability that places something near the top of its field.
顶级dǐng jí: Describing the very highest tier that a field can offer.
国际级guó jì jí: Being good enough to meet international standards and compete globally.
世界一流shì jiè yì liú: Reaching the very high level set by leading examples around the world.

Definition in Chinese

在全球范围内被认为是顶尖或接近顶尖的水平，用来形容人、事物或能力。zài quán qiú fàn wéi nèi bèi rèn wéi shì dǐng jiān huò jiē jìn dǐng jiān de shuǐ píng yòng lái xíng róng rén shì wù huò néng lì

Word origin

世界 (shìjiè, "world") + 级 (jí, "level") forms a label for a standard measured against the highest level worldwide.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 世界级 (shìjièjí, "world-class") often serves as strong praise and does not require an official international ranking.

Opposites

  • 国家级guó jiā jínational-leveladjective
  • 地方级dì fāng jílocal-leveladjective

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