Chinese word

绝

Pronunciation

Pinyinjué

Meaning

  • adjectiveamazing

Example

这道菜绝了，味道极好。zhè dào cài jué le wèi dào jí hǎo

This dish is amazing; it tastes great.

Illustration for 绝 (amazing)

More examples

这幅画真绝伦，令人惊叹。zhè fú huà zhēn jué lún lìng rén jīng tàn

This painting is truly unparalleled and awe-inspiring.

Core concept

An emphatic sense that ordinary standards have been surpassed, making the subject seem unmatched.

Common phrases

  • 绝伦jué lún

    unparalleled

  • 绝色jué sè

    ravishing

Similar words

了不起liǎo bù qǐ: Describes ability or work that is exceptionally excellent and worthy of praise.
厉害lì hài: Describes great strength or an extreme degree, often with strong casual admiration.
棒bàng: A simple casual way to praise something as very good and satisfying.
出色chū sè: Describes something outstanding enough to attract attention, with a slightly written tone.

Definition in Chinese

表示程度极高、令人惊讶或称赞的状态，语气强烈，多见于日常口语评价。biǎo shì chéng dù jí gāo lìng rén jīng yà huò chēng zàn de zhuàng tài yǔ qì qiáng liè duō jiàn yú rì cháng kóu yǔ píng jià

Word origin

The modern praise use of 绝 (jué, "amazing") develops from the established sense of being unmatched, alongside the character's older meanings of cutting off and ending.

Usage tips

  • The sentence-ending form 绝了 (jué le, "that's amazing") is common in casual talk, whereas a neutral report or formal review normally chooses a more measured phrase.

Other meanings

  • the bestadjective

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