优秀

yōu xiù

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Common

Definitions

1. outstanding; excellent

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

差劲

chà jìn

bad

用于表现或品质低劣

Synonyms

2 items

优异

yōu yì

exceptional; outstandingly good

用于成绩、表现时更强调出类拔萃

出色

chū sè

remarkable; outstanding

强调能力或表现超出一般

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“优秀”不用于比较结构（如“*比我优秀”通常改说“比我好”或“比我出色”），因为其本身隐含极高程度。

Formality

“优秀”多用于书面和正式场合，口语中可能用“棒”或“厉害”代替。

Example Sentences

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学校表彰了优秀学生。

The school commended the outstanding students.

他是一位优秀的学生。

He is an outstanding student.

我们应该传承中华优秀传统文化。

We should pass on the excellent traditional Chinese culture.

他是当之无愧的优秀教师。

He is an entirely worthy excellent teacher.

他在音乐家庭的熏陶下，成为了一名优秀的钢琴家。

Under the influence of a musical family, he became an excellent pianist.

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Child Words of 优秀

excellent

handsome

优秀