顶级 (dǐng jí) — top-notch, first-rate

Definition

顶级 marks the absolute highest tier — stronger than 高档 (just 'high-end') and 优良 ('fine, excellent'). Used for things at the very peak, like top chefs or elite athletes.

adjective
top-notchfirst-rate

Examples

  • 顶级
    Zhè jiā cān tīng de dǐng jí chú shī lái zì fǎ guó.
    The top chef at this restaurant is from France.
  • 顶级
    Tā mǎi le yí gè dǐng jí de pí bāo zuò wéi shēng rì lǐ wù.
    She bought a top-notch leather bag as a birthday gift.
  • 顶级
    Zhè chǎng bǐ sài huì jù le dǐng jí de yùn dòng yuán.
    This competition brings together top-level athletes.

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