ciu1 jin4超然
Jyutpingciu1 jin4
Yalechīu yìhn
Definition
Extraordinary or detached; holding a special status that is above the rules or ordinary standards.
- extraordinary; unusual
- detached; aloof; above the rules
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How it's used
Refers to a level of quality or detachment that stands well above the ordinary. While it can describe high skill, it is frequently used to describe a mindset that is unbothered by worldly concerns or petty conflicts. It carries a slightly more formal or literary weight compared to common slang like 勁.
Examples
His extraordinary attitude is truly admirable.
The standard of this competition was extraordinary, everyone was amazed.
Related words
Common phrases
aloof from worldly affairs
extraordinary status
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 超人, which specifically refers to a superhero or a person with superhuman abilities. Using 超然 to describe a person's physical strength sounds unnatural.
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