首屈一指 (shǒu qū yī zhī) — second to none; top-notch; the very best
Definition
Set idiom meaning 'top of the list, second to none' — used to call out a single best in its field. Fits a more formal, written register than everyday praise like 很好.
idiom
second to nonetop-notchthe very best
Examples
- 首屈一指，。Tā zài zhè ge lǐng yù shǒu qū yī zhī, méi yǒu rén néng bǐ de shàng.He is second to none in this field; no one can match him.
- 首屈一指。Zhè jiā gōng sī de chǎn pǐn zhì liàng zài háng yè nèi shǒu qū yī zhī.This company's product quality is top-notch in the industry.
- ，首屈一指。Tán dào zhōng guó diàn yǐng, zhè bù zuò pǐn kān chēng shǒu qū yī zhī.When it comes to Chinese cinema, this work can be considered the very best.
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