至上 (zhì shàng) — supreme; highest; most revered; coming first; being paramount
Definition
至上 marks a value, principle, or goal as the highest of its kind — stronger and more absolute than 最高 ('tallest/highest in rank'), and used for abstract ideals rather than physical height.
adjective
supremehighestmost reveredcoming firstbeing paramount
Examples
- ，至上。Zài gōng sī lǐ, kè hù de lì yì zhì shàng.In the company, the client's interests come first.
- 至上。Ān quán zhì shàng shì wǒ men de zuì gāo yuán zé.Safety first is our highest principle.
- 至上，。Tā rèn wéi yì shù zhì shàng, jīn qián bìng bú zhòng yào.He believes art is supreme, and money is not important.
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