登峰造极 (dēng fēng zào jí) — to reach the pinnacle (of skill, art, or achievement); to attain the highest level of perfection
Definition
An idiomatic, often literary expression for reaching the absolute peak of skill or achievement. Carries strong praise — stronger and more formal than everyday words like 最好 or 极好.
idiom
to reach the pinnacle (of skill, art, or achievement)to attain the highest level of perfection
Examples
- 登峰造极。Tā de huì huà jì yì yǐ jīng dēng fēng zào jí.His painting skills have already reached the pinnacle.
- 登峰造极。Zhè wèi shū fǎ jiā de zuò pǐn kān chēng dēng fēng zào jí.This calligrapher's work can be called the acme of perfection.
- ，登峰造极，。Zài kē xué yán jiū shàng, tā zhuī qiú dēng fēng zào jí, cóng bù mǎn zú.In scientific research, he pursues the highest achievement and is never satisfied.
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