杰 (jié) - Outstanding & heroic

杰Tone 2

jié ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 木

健傑

杰 · jié

Outstanding;

heroic;

prominent;

distinguished;

also refers to outstanding individuals.

Outstandingheroicprominent

Usage highlights

Outstanding talentMasterpieceHeroOutstanding contributionOutstanding achievementHeroic spirit

Synonyms

  • 豪— heroic; outstanding
  • 英— hero; outstanding
  • 俊— talented; outstanding

Antonyms

  • 庸— mediocre; ordinary
  • 凡— common; ordinary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is an outstanding talent (杰出人才).
  • This is a masterpiece (杰作).
  • Many heroes emerged in that era (豪杰辈出).
  • She won first prize in the competition (荣获杰出一等奖).

Collocations

  • Outstanding talent(杰出人才)
  • Masterpiece(杰作)
  • Hero(豪杰)
  • Outstanding contribution(杰出贡献)
  • Outstanding achievement(杰出成就)
  • Heroic spirit(杰气)

Idioms

  • Heroes emerge in troubled times(乱世出豪杰)
  • Outstanding talent stands out(杰才出众)
  • Heroes recognize heroes(英雄识豪杰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used to describe people of exceptional ability and virtue.
  • In Chinese culture, '杰' carries positive connotations of excellence and heroism.
  • Often used in names to express parents' hope for their child to become outstanding.

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