Definition
突出 can be an adjective meaning 'outstanding, prominent' (less formal than 杰出, which is for truly distinguished people), or a verb meaning 'to highlight, stress' (making something stand out, unlike 强调 which repeats a point). It can also mean 'to protrude' (body part sticking out), unlike 凸 which describes a convex shape.
adjective
outstandingprominentconspicuous
verb
to give prominence toto highlightto stressto protrudeto stick outto project
Easily confused
- 突击tū jīlook-aliketo launch a surprise attack; to assault
Examples
- 突出。Tā zài zhè cì bǐsài zhōng biǎoxiàn fēicháng tū chū.His performance in this competition was very outstanding.
- 突出。Bàogào yào tū chū zhòngdiǎn.The report should highlight the key points.
- 突出。Tā de dùzi tū chū zài wàimiàn.His belly sticks out.
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