鹤立鸡群 (hè lì jī qún) — (idiom) to stand out from the crowd; to be head and shoulders above the rest
Definition
Chengyu: a crane towering above chickens — someone whose talent, looks, or ability clearly surpasses everyone around them. Used to praise a standout, not to describe looking different in a neutral way.
idiom
to stand out from the crowdto be head and shoulders above the rest
Examples
- 鹤立鸡群，。Tā zài tuán duì zhōng hè lì jī qún, néng lì wú rén néng bǐ.He stands out in the team, and his ability is unmatched.
- 鹤立鸡群，。Tā de yǎn jì zài nián qīng yǎn yuán zhōng hè lì jī qún, qián tú wú liàng.Her acting stands out among young performers, and she has a bright future.
- 鹤立鸡群，。Zhè wèi jiào shòu zài xué shù jiè hè lì jī qún, fā biǎo le xǔ duō zhòng yào lùn wén.This professor stands out in the academic world, having published many important papers.
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