Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'one notch above ordinary people' – it describes someone who is clearly superior in ability, status, or quality. It often carries a slightly negative connotation when used to describe a person's attitude (arrogance), but can be neutral when referring to objective excellence.
f.e.
a cut above otherssuperiorelite
Examples
- 高人一等。Tā zài zhuānyè fāngmiàn quèshí gāo rén yī děng.He is truly a cut above others in his professional field.
- 高人一等，。Tā zǒng shì juéde zìjǐ gāo rén yī děng, bù yuànyì hé biérén hézuò.She always considers herself superior and is unwilling to cooperate with others.
- 高人一等，。Zhège tuánduì de jìshù shuǐpíng gāo rén yī děng, yíngdé le bǐsài.This team's technical level is a cut above others, and they won the competition.
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