特级 (tè jí) — superior grade; top grade
Definition
Used to mark the highest grade or quality of a product, often in food, tea, or crafts. Functions as a classifier-style label placed directly before the noun (特级厨师, 特级茶叶).
adjective
superior gradetop grade
Examples
- 特级。Tā shì yí wèi tè jí chú shī.He is a top-grade chef.
- 特级。Wǒ men zhī mài tè jí shuǐ guǒ.We only sell superior-grade fruit.
- 特级。Zhè jiā gōng sī shēng chǎn tè jí chá yè.This company produces superfine tea.
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