优异

yōu yì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. exceptional; outstandingly good

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 平庸 píng yōng 平庸 píng yōng mediocre Mediocre, ordinary; the opposite of exceptionally good.: mediocre

Related words

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• 优秀 yōu xiù 优秀 yōu xiù outstanding; excellent Excellent; commonly used in academic or performance evaluation.: outstanding; excellent

Synonyms

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• 卓越 zhuó yuè 卓越 zhuó yuè outstanding Both mean outstanding; 卓越 can also imply preeminence.: outstanding
• 出色 chū sè 出色 chū sè remarkable; outstanding More colloquial, often used for performance.: remarkable; outstanding

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually modifies nouns like 成绩 (results), 表现 (performance) or 品质 (quality); not used for people directly (e.g., not 他非常优异).

Formality

Formal and often used in written language or formal speeches; in casual speech, 优秀 or 出色 are more common.

Example Sentences

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她在考试中取得了 优异 的成绩。

She achieved outstanding results in the exam.

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Words Containing 优异

• 优异奖 优异奖 yōu yì jiǎng: excellence award

Child Words of 优异

• 优 优 yōu: excellent
• 异 异 yì: different