胜人一筹 (shēng) — to be a cut above others, to have an edge over someone
Definition
A set phrase meaning 'to be a cut above others' — used to praise someone for being slightly better than peers in ability, skill, or performance. Stronger than a simple 更好, with a tone of clear superiority.
idiom
to be a cut above othersto have an edge over someone
Examples
- 胜人一筹，。Tā de néng lì shēng, hěn kuài jiù dé dào le jìn shēng.His abilities were a cut above others, and he got promoted quickly.
- 胜人一筹，。Zhè jiā gōng sī de jì shù shēng, zài shì chǎng shàng hěn yǒu jìng zhēng lì.This company's technology has an edge over others, making it very competitive in the market.
- ，胜人一筹，。Zài bǐ sài zhōng, tā shēng, yíng dé le guàn jūn.In the competition, she was a cut above the rest and won the championship.
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