HSK · Level 41
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Chinese word
优越
Pronunciation
Pinyinyōu yuè
Meaning
- adjectivesuperior
Example
这个城市的生活条件很优越。zhè ge chéng shì de shēng huó tiáo jiàn hěn yōu yuè
The living conditions in this city are superior.
More examples
这个团队在资金和设备上拥有优越的资源。zhè ge tuán duì zài zī jīn hé shè bèi shàng yōng yǒu yōu yuè de zī yuán
The team has superior resources in terms of funding and equipment.
Core concept
A higher-than-normal position brings better chances, resources, or treatment than others receive.
Common phrases
享有优越的生活条件xiáng yǒu yōu yuè de shēng huó tiáo jiàn
enjoy superior living conditions
拥有优越的资源yōng yǒu yōu yuè de zī yuán
have superior resources
处于优越的地位chǔ yú yōu yuè de dì wèi
be in a superior position
Similar words
出众chū zhòng: Describes talent or a distinctive quality that stands out through its excellence.
卓越zhuó yuè: Describes abilities or achievements that are far above the ordinary level.
突出tū chū: Describes a quality or result that stands out clearly from its surroundings.
Definition in Chinese
表示在某一方面优于他人或一般水平，并享有更有利的条件、能力或地位。biǎo shì zài mǒu yì fāng miàn yōu yú tā rén huò yì bān shuǐ píng bìng xiáng yǒu gèng yǒu lì de tiáo jiàn néng lì huò dì wèi
Word origin
优 (yōu, "excellent") + 越 (yuè, "to surpass") combines excellence with going beyond a usual level, giving the word its sense of being higher and more advantaged.
Usage tips
- When it describes housing, education, or work, it highlights favorable circumstances and does not necessarily say that a person is better than everyone else.
Other meanings
- advantageousadjective
Opposites
- 劣等liè děnginferioradjective
- 低劣dī lièsubstandardadjective
Related words
- 优越感yōu yuè gǎnsuperiority complexnoun
- 优越性yōu yuè xìngsuperioritynoun