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超水平 (chāo shuǐ píng) — to exceed one's usual level; to perform beyond normal capability

Definition

Means performing above one's own usual standard (e.g. in a game, exam, or under pressure). Used as an adverbial phrase before or after the verb — not a typical action verb.

verb
to exceed one's usual levelto perform beyond normal capability

Examples

  • 超水平。
    Zhè cì bǐ sài tā chāo shuǐ píng fā huī le.
    He performed beyond his normal level in this competition.
  • 超水平，。
    Tā qī mò kǎo shì chāo shuǐ píng, kǎo le quán bān dì yī.
    She exceeded her usual level on the final exam and got first in the class.
  • ，超水平。
    Zài yā lì xià, tā fǎn ér chāo shuǐ píng le.
    Under pressure, he actually performed beyond his normal level.

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