堪称一绝 (kān chèn) — can be called unparalleled; worthy of being called the best of its kind
Definition
A set phrase meaning 'can rightly be called the best of its kind' — a high, literary praise used for skills, tastes, or scenery. Functions as a predicate complement after the topic, not a stand-alone verb.
verb
can be called unparalleledworthy of being called the best of its kind
Examples
- 堪称一绝，。Tā de shū fǎ jì yì kān chèn, měi cì zhǎn lǎn dōu xī yǐn hěn duō rén.His calligraphy skill is unparalleled; it attracts many people at every exhibition.
- 堪称一绝，。Zhè dào cài de wèi dào kān chèn, ràng wǒ chī le yí cì jiù wàng bù liǎo.The taste of this dish is outstanding—I can't forget it after just one try.
- 堪称一绝，。Guì lín shān shuǐ kān chèn, měi nián dōu yǒu dà liàng yóu kè qián lái guān shǎng.The landscapes of Guilin are unparalleled, drawing huge numbers of tourists every year.
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