破格 (pò gē) — to make an exception; to break the usual rules (especially for someone talented or special)
Definition
Used in formal writing for breaking convention to appoint, admit, or promote someone because of exceptional talent. Typically takes a person (not a thing) as its object.
verb
to make an exceptionto break the usual rules (especially for someone talented or special)
Examples
- 。Xué xiào wèi tā pò le yí cì gé.The school made an exception for him once.
- 破格。Tā bèi pò gē lù qǔ le.He was admitted exceptionally.
- 破格。Gōng sī pò gē tí bá le yí wèi nián qīng rén.The company exceptionally promoted a young person.
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