ceot1 zung3出眾出众
Jyutpingceot1 zung3
Yalechēut jung
Definition
Outstanding; extraordinary; standing out from the crowd.
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual or performance aspect of standing out from a group rather than just being generally smart or capable. It often implies a comparison where the person or thing is visibly superior to their peers. Use it to describe someone who naturally draws attention because they are better than everyone else around them.
Examples
He performs very outstandingly in class.
How come you can be so outstanding?
Related words
Common phrases
outstanding in both talent and appearance
outstanding performance
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects that are just 'good' or 'high quality', as it specifically carries the nuance of being better than others in a competitive or social context.
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