超级 (chāo jí) — super, ultra, extremely

Definition

A casual intensifier meaning 'super / ultra / extremely' — modifies adjectives for emphasis, not a real level or rank. Compare 超 (a verb, to exceed a limit) and 高超 (a high-skill adjective, 'masterful').

adjective

superultraextremely

Examples

超级。
Tā shì yí wèi chāo jí míng xīng.
He is a superstar.
超级。
Zhè ge diàn yǐng chāo jí hǎo kàn.
This movie is super good-looking.
超级。
Zhè jiā cān tīng de cài chāo jí hǎo chī.
The food at this restaurant is super delicious.

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