Meaning of 杰出
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- outstanding
- distinguished
- remarkable
- prominent
- illustrious
How to use 杰出
杰出 is a formal, positive adjective used for people, contributions, and achievements, often in speeches, news, and awards. It usually comes before a noun with 的. Example: 她是一位杰出的科学家。(Tā shì yí wèi jiéchū de kēxuéjiā.) She is an outstanding scientist.
杰 (jié) means a hero or someone extraordinary, and 出 (chū) means to come out. Someone 杰出 is a talent who stands out from the crowd.
Common mistake: Learners often use 杰出 for everyday things like food or weather, where 很好 (hěn hǎo) or 棒 (bàng) fits better. 杰出 is reserved for people and their serious achievements. Also keep 杰 in the second tone, jié, not jiè.
杰出 in example sentences
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杰 jié · hero · 8 strokes
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出 chū · to go out · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 杰出.
| 出来 | chūlái | to come out; to appear |
| 出去 | chūqù | to go out |
| 出现 | chūxiàn | to appear; to arise; to emerge; to show up |
| 出发 | chūfā | to set off; to start (on a journey); (fig.) to proceed from (a particular standpoint or ba |
| 出生 | chūshēng | to be born |
| 提出 | tíchū | to raise (an issue); to propose |
| 找出 | zhǎochū | to find; to search out |
| 出口 | chūkǒu | an exit; to speak |
| 拿出 | náchū | to take out; to put out |
| 出门 | chūmén | to go out; to leave home |
| 出租车 | chūzūchē | taxi; (Tw) rental car |
| 得出 | déchū | to obtain (a result); to arrive at (a conclusion) |
Questions about 杰出
What does 杰出 mean?
杰出 (jiéchū) means "outstanding; distinguished" and is used as a adjective.
How do you write 杰出?
杰出 is made of 2 characters: 杰 (8 strokes), 出 (5 strokes). That is 13 strokes in total.
Is 杰出 an HSK word?
Yes. 杰出 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 杰出 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 杰出 is written 傑出.
What is the difference between 杰出 and 优秀?
优秀 (yōuxiù) means excellent and is common for students, employees, or work in daily life. 杰出 is stronger and more formal. It suggests someone who is truly exceptional or prominent in a field.
What common phrases use 杰出?
Frequent combinations include 杰出人才 (jiéchū réncái, outstanding talent), 杰出贡献 (jiéchū gòngxiàn, outstanding contribution), and 杰出代表 (jiéchū dàibiǎo, distinguished representative).