Definition
顶级 (dǐng jí) means 'top-notch, first-rate' and emphasizes the highest possible grade or level, often used for products, services, or status. It is very similar to 一流 (yī liú 'first-class') and 顶尖 (dǐng jiān 'top-notch'), but 顶级 carries a stronger sense of being the ultimate or supreme grade, while 顶尖 is more common for describing elite talent or skills.
adjective
top-notchfirst-rate
Examples
- 顶级。Zhè jiā cāntīng de dǐng jí chúshī láizì Fàguó.The top chef at this restaurant is from France.
- 顶级。Tā mǎi le yí gè dǐng jí de píbāo zuòwéi shēngrì lǐwù.She bought a top-notch leather bag as a birthday gift.
- 顶级。Zhè chǎng bǐsài huìjù le dǐng jí de yùndòngyuán.This competition brings together top-level athletes.
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