jau1 ji6優異优异
Jyutpingjau1 ji6
Yaleyāu yih
Definition
Excellent; outstanding; performing better than the standard.
neutralschoolwork
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or academic contexts, such as report cards or official performance reviews. It carries a sense of exceeding expectations or meeting a high standard, making it sound more professional than just saying 好或者勁.
Examples
His exam results this time are excellent.
Your performance is so outstanding, you really deserve praise.
Related words
Common phrases
excellent academic results
outstanding performance
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