顶级 (dǐng jí) — top-notch, first-rate
Definition
顶级 marks the absolute highest tier — stronger than 高档 (just 'high-end') and 优良 ('fine, excellent'). Used for things at the very peak, like top chefs or elite athletes.
adjective
top-notchfirst-rate
Examples
- 顶级。Zhè jiā cān tīng de dǐng jí chú shī lái zì fǎ guó.The top chef at this restaurant is from France.
- 顶级。Tā mǎi le yí gè dǐng jí de pí bāo zuò wéi shēng rì lǐ wù.She bought a top-notch leather bag as a birthday gift.
- 顶级。Zhè chǎng bǐ sài huì jù le dǐng jí de yùn dòng yuán.This competition brings together top-level athletes.
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