Definition
高超 (gāo chāo) describes skill, technique, or level that is exceptionally superb, often used for specific abilities like calligraphy or cooking. It's more focused on expertise than 优秀 (yōu xiù, general 'excellent') and less formal than 卓越 (zhuó yuè, 'distinguished').
adjective
excellentsuperboutstanding
Easily confused
- 高潮gāo cháosound-alike(of a story, competition, etc.) climax, peak
Examples
- 高超。Tā de shūfǎ jìyì fēicháng gāo chāo.His calligraphy skills are superb.
- 高超。Zhè wèi chúshī de shǒuyì quèshí gāo chāo.This chef's skill is truly superb.
- 高超。Tā de biǎoyǎn gāo chāo jí le.His performance is extremely superb.
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