HSK · Level 103
45 words
Chinese word
卓越
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhuó yuè
Meaning
- adjectiveexcellent
Example
他的工作表现卓越。tā de gōng zuò biǎo xiàn zhuó yuè
His work performance is excellent.
More examples
这位科学家的卓越的学术贡献改变了该领域。zhè wèi kē xué jiā de zhuó yuè de xué shù gòng xiàn gǎi biàn le gāi lǐng yù
This scientist's excellent academic contribution changed the field.
Core concept
Exceptional ability or achievement appears as a peak above the ordinary range.
Common phrases
卓越的表现zhuó yuè de biǎo xiàn
excellent performance
卓越的学术贡献zhuó yuè de xué shù gòng xiàn
excellent academic contribution
卓越的才能zhuó yuè de cái néng
excellent talent
Similar words
优秀yōu xiù: Very good and fully up to the expected standard, often describing ability, work, or results.
杰出jié chū: Outstanding because unusual talent or achievement makes it stand out among many others.
出色chū sè: Excellent in the quality of work or performance, making the result especially noticeable.
非凡fēi fán: Unusually excellent, showing qualities or ability far beyond what is ordinary.
Definition in Chinese
才能、能力或成就明显高于一般水平，表现出色。cái néng néng lì huò chéng jiù míng xiǎn gāo yú yì bān shuǐ píng biǎo xiàn chū sè
Word origin
卓 (zhuó, "high or prominent") + 越 (yuè, "go beyond") join height with surpassing, giving the word its sense of excellence beyond the norm.
Usage tips
- The word is useful in interviews, written evaluations, and public praise, but it can sound too weighty for relaxed talk about an ordinary good result.
Other meanings
- superioradjective
- outstandingadjective
Opposites
- 平庸píng yōngmediocreadjective
Related words
- 卓越性zhuó yuè xìngexcellencenoun