Definition
不同凡响 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'not the same as ordinary sound' — it describes something that is exceptionally outstanding, remarkable, or extraordinary, far above the average. You can use it to praise a performance, a work of art, a person's talent, or any achievement that stands out. It often carries a formal or literary tone.
idiom
outstandingexceptionalremarkable
Examples
- 不同凡响，。Tā de yǎnjiǎng zhēn shì bù tóng fán xiǎng, yíngdé le quánchǎng de zhǎngshēng.His speech was truly outstanding and won applause from the whole audience.
- 不同凡响，。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō de gòusī bù tóng fán xiǎng, ràng rén dú hòu huíwèi wúqióng.The conception of this novel is exceptional, leaving readers with endless afterthoughts.
- 不同凡响，。Zhè wèi niánqīng huàjiā de zuòpǐn bù tóng fán xiǎng, yǐjīng yǐnqǐ le yìshùjiè de guānzhù.The works of this young painter are remarkable and have already attracted attention from the art world.
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