数一数二 (shǔ yī-shǔ èr) — (idiom) ranking among the top few; one of the best

Definition

Examples

• 这家饭店的菜在这一带是数一数二的。
  Zhè jiā fàn diàn de cài zài zhè yí dài shì shǔ yī-shǔ èr de.
  The dishes at this restaurant are among the best in this area.
• 论基本功，郝教练的水平在国内数一数二。
  Lùn jī běn gōng, hǎo jiào liàn de shuǐ píng zài guó nèi shǔ yī-shǔ èr.
  When it comes to fundamental skills, Coach Hao's level is among the top in the country.
• 你去美国留学，那里的大学质量可以说数一数二。
  Nǐ qù měi guó liú xué, nà lǐ de dà xué zhì liàng kě yǐ shuō shǔ yī-shǔ èr.
  If you study abroad in the U.S., the quality of universities there can be considered one of the best.