Definition
卓越 (zhuóyuè) means 'outstanding, distinguished' and is the strongest, most elevated term among its near-synonyms — it suggests surpassing all others in a field or achievement. 优秀 (yōuxiù) is the everyday 'excellent' for people or work; 杰出 (jiéchū) is close but slightly less lofty, often for remarkable talent or contributions. 卓越 is more formal and written than 优秀, and is typically used for exceptional results, quality, or reputation.
adjective
outstandingexcellentdistinguished
Examples
- 卓越。Tā zài gōngzuò zhōng qǔdé le zhuó yuè de chéngjì.He achieved outstanding results at work.
- 卓越。Zhè jiā gōngsī de chǎnpǐn yǐ zhuó yuè pǐnzhì ér wénmíng.This company's products are famous for their excellent quality.
- 卓越。Tā de yǎnjiǎng gěi guānzhòng liú xià le zhuó yuè de yìnxiàng.His speech left an outstanding impression on the audience.
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