优秀 (yōu xiù) — outstanding, excellent

Definition

All-purpose 'outstanding / excellent' for people and their work or performance. 出色 emphasizes how well a task is done; 卓越 is a stronger, more formal step above 优秀.

adjective
outstandingexcellent

Examples

  • 优秀
    Tā de gōng zuò biǎo xiàn hěn yōu xiù.
    His work performance is excellent.
  • 优秀
    Wǒ men gōng sī xū yào yōu xiù de rén cái.
    Our company needs outstanding talent.
  • 优秀
    Tā shì yí wèi yōu xiù de yī shēng.
    She is an excellent doctor.

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