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    Expressing 'outstanding' with 杰出 (jiéchū)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    杰出 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 杰出 (jiéchū) means "outstanding," "prominent," or "distinguished" in Chinese. It is used to describe people or achievements that are exceptionally excellent and stand above the rest. It is a formal word often found in written and news contexts.

    Examples

    • 她是一位杰出的女科学家,获得过很多国际奖项。

      tā shì yí wèi jiéchū de nǚ kēxuéjiā, huòdé guò hěnduō guójì jiǎngxiàng.

      She is an outstanding female scientist who has won many international awards.

    • 这部电影因为杰出的表现获得了最佳影片奖。

      zhè bù diànyǐng yīnwèi jiéchū de biǎoxiàn huòdé le zuìjiā yǐngpiàn jiǎng.

      This film won the Best Picture award for its outstanding performance.

    • 他对教育事业做出了杰出的贡献。

      tā duì jiàoyù shìyè zuòchū le jiéchū de gòngxiàn.

      He made outstanding contributions to the cause of education.

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