出格 (chū gē) — to go too far, to overstep the bounds of propriety; to be out of the ordinary, to stand out

Définition

Literally 'step out of the frame': means behaving beyond proper limits OR standing out as unconventional. The first sense is negative (improper); the second is positive (striking, original).

verb
to go too farto overstep the bounds of proprietyto be out of the ordinaryto stand out

Exemples

  • 出格
    Tā shuō huà tài chū gē le, dà jiā dōu shēng qì le.
    He spoke too far out of line; everyone got angry.
  • 出格
    Tā de shè jì hěn chū gē, ràng rén yǎn qián yí liàng.
    Her design is very unconventional; it makes people's eyes light up.
  • Tā zhè cì kě chū le gé, jū rán gǎn gēn lǎo bǎn dǐng zuǐ.
    This time he really overstepped, daring to talk back to the boss.
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