Mastering Chinese involves learning single characters, creating words, and finally, idioms. This free idiom resource introduces 「出類拔萃」, with its explanation below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「出類拔萃」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
拔: to exceed; 類: same kind; 萃: originally means the appearance of overgrown grass, extended to mean to gather. Beyond its peers. Mostly refers to a person’s moral character and ability.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chū lèi bá cuì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheut1 leui6 bat6 seui6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
