卓 (zhuó) - outstanding & eminent

卓Tone 2

zhuó ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 十

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卓 · zhuó

outstanding;

eminent;

lofty;

superior;

to excel

outstandingeminentlofty

Usage highlights

outstandingremarkable achievementextraordinary talentexcellent insightdistinguished contributionlofty and steep

Synonyms

  • 卓越— outstanding; excellent
  • 杰出— distinguished; remarkable
  • 优秀— excellent; superior

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is an outstanding scholar (卓越的学者).
  • She has achieved remarkable results (成绩卓著).
  • This is an excellent solution (卓有成效的解决方案).
  • He has extraordinary insight (见识卓绝).

Collocations

  • outstanding(卓越)
  • remarkable achievement(卓著)
  • extraordinary talent(卓绝)
  • excellent insight(卓见)
  • distinguished contribution(卓勋)
  • lofty and steep(卓立)

Idioms

  • Outstanding and extraordinary(卓尔不群)
  • Hard work yields outstanding results(艰苦卓绝)
  • Visionary and farsighted(远见卓识)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a tall, upright object, later extended to mean 'lofty, eminent'.
  • Used in historical names like Zhuo Wenjun, a famous Han dynasty poet and musician.
  • Considered an auspicious character in names, implying excellence and distinction.

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