Definition
杰 is a bound form (b.f.) that never appears alone as an independent word. It appears as a component in compound words expressing the idea of 'outstanding' or 'heroic'—common compounds include 杰出 (outstanding, remarkable), 杰作 (masterpiece), and 豪杰 (hero). When you learn 杰, focus on recognizing it inside these two-character words rather than treating it as a standalone adjective or noun.
b.f.
(bound form) outstandingprominent(bound form) herooutstanding person
Examples
- 。Tā shì yí wèi jiéchū de kēxuéjiā.He is an outstanding scientist.
- 。Zhè piān jiézuò shì tā huā le shí nián xiě chéng de.This masterpiece took him ten years to write.
- 。Tā de huà dōu shì jiézuò.His paintings are all masterpieces.
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