轶 (yì) - To surpass & to excel

轶Tone 4

yì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 车

一懿

轶 · yì

To surpass;

to excel;

to be lost;

to be scattered;

also refers to something extraordinary or outstanding.

To surpassto excelto be lost

Usage highlights

Surpass the crowdExtraordinary talentLost textsSurpass the ordinaryOutstanding achievementAncient anecdotes

Synonyms

  • 超— surpass, exceed
  • 越— exceed, go beyond
  • 胜— surpass, excel

Antonyms

  • 逊— inferior, modest
  • 劣— inferior, poor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His talent surpasses his peers (才华轶群).
  • Many ancient texts have been lost (古籍多有散轶).
  • This is an extraordinary achievement (这是一项轶才之举).
  • The carriage sped past (车轶而过).

Collocations

  • Surpass the crowd(轶群)
  • Extraordinary talent(轶才)
  • Lost texts(散轶)
  • Surpass the ordinary(轶伦)
  • Outstanding achievement(轶事)
  • Ancient anecdotes(轶闻)

Idioms

  • Surpassing the crowd and excelling the multitude(轶群绝伦)
  • Extraordinary and outstanding(超轶绝尘)
  • Lost events and scattered anecdotes(轶事遗闻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described carriages overtaking others, later extended to mean surpassing or excelling.
  • In historical context, often used to describe lost or scattered texts and records.
  • Frequently appears in classical literature to praise extraordinary talent or achievements.

FAQ