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March 24, 2026
出色chūsè(chu1se4)
出色 means remarkable or outstanding, often used to describe someone's performance, work, or qualities that stand out positively. It conveys a sense of excellence and can be used in both formal and informal contexts to praise achievements or skills.
Frequency#1069DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, acknowledging someone's 出色 performance is important, especially in educational and professional settings, as it reflects the value placed on hard work and excellence. Recognition can enhance relationships and build respect.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bright star (出) shining brightly (色) in the night sky, standing out among the rest. The star represents something remarkable and noteworthy, much like how the word is used to highlight excellence.
Meanings of 出色
chūsè(chu1se4)
1remarkable
2outstanding
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About 出色
出色Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#1069Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 出色
Quick Contrast
出色 (chūsè) vs 精彩 (jīngcǎi) — use 出色 for general excellence, while 精彩 emphasizes brilliance or spectacular quality.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bright star (出) shining brightly (色) in the night sky, standing out among the rest. The star represents something remarkable and noteworthy, much like how the word is used to highlight excellence.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 出色 with similar words like 优秀 (yōuxiù), which also means excellent but can carry a slightly different connotation. This term is more formal and is often used in professional or academic settings. Remember to use it in a positive context to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 出色 connects to other words that express qualities or evaluations, such as 优秀 (excellent) and 突出 (prominent). Focus on using it in sentences that highlight achievements, as this will help reinforce its meaning and proper context.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, acknowledging someone's 出色 performance is important, especially in educational and professional settings, as it reflects the value placed on hard work and excellence. Recognition can enhance relationships and build respect.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 出色 by using it in negative contexts, such as saying '这部电影出色' to mean 'this movie is bad.' Always use it to describe positive attributes or performances.
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Grammar Patterns of 出色
出色 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Bresson is par excellence the Catholic film-maker.
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他是个出色的运动员，弹跳力非常好。
tā shì gè chū sè de yùn dòng yuán， ， dàn tiào lì fēi cháng。
He is a terrific athlete and a brilliant jumper.
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他是个很好的学生, 可体育运动才是他真正出色之处.
tā shì gè hěn hǎo de xué shēng, , kě tǐ yù yùn dòng cái shì tā zhēn zhèng chū sè zhī.
He's a pretty good student, but sports are where he really shines.
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他是他们那一代最出色的击球手。
tā shì tā mén nà yī dài zuì chū sè de jī qiú shǒu。
He was the greatest batsman of his generation.
Cultural Notes for 出色
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, acknowledging someone's 出色 performance is important, especially in educational and professional settings, as it reflects the value placed on hard work and excellence. Recognition can enhance relationships and build respect.
Frequently Asked Questions about 出色
Yes, 出色 can be used to describe things like performances, projects, or even products that are outstanding.
出色 is generally more formal and is often used in professional or academic contexts.
You can say, '他的表现出色' which means 'His performance is outstanding.'
