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March 24, 2026
杰出(傑出)jiéchū(jie2chu1)
杰出 (jié chū) refers to someone or something that stands out due to exceptional qualities or achievements. It is often used in academic, professional, or artistic contexts to highlight individuals who have made significant contributions or have distinguished themselves in their field.
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Cultural Note
The term '杰出' is often used in Chinese educational and professional settings to commend individuals who excel, reflecting the cultural value placed on achievement and meritocracy. Recognitions like '杰出贡献奖' (Outstanding Contribution Award) are common in academic institutions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '杰' (jié) person, like a superhero, standing high on a '出' (chū) platform, shining brightly in a crowd. The character '杰' has a 'hand' radical (木) at the bottom, symbolizing the skill and effort that lead to being outstanding, while '出' suggests emerging or coming forth, emphasizing visibility and prominence.
Meanings of 杰出
jiéchū(jie2chu1)
1outstanding
2distinguished
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About 杰出
杰出Simplified
傑出Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#5329Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
杰出 (jiéchū) vs 优秀 (yōuxiù) — use 杰出 for exceptional achievements that stand out significantly, while 优秀 is more general for being excellent or outstanding.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '杰' (jié) person, like a superhero, standing high on a '出' (chū) platform, shining brightly in a crowd. The character '杰' has a 'hand' radical (木) at the bottom, symbolizing the skill and effort that lead to being outstanding, while '出' suggests emerging or coming forth, emphasizing visibility and prominence.
Usage Notes
杰出 is typically used in formal contexts, such as awards or recognition ceremonies. A common mistake is to confuse it with '优秀' (yōu xiù), which means excellent but does not carry the same level of distinction. Remember that '杰出' has a stronger connotation of being remarkable compared to '优秀'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, students should focus on using '杰出' in complex sentences and contexts. It connects with other HSK 6 words that describe qualities or states, such as '卓越' (zhuó yuè) and '非凡' (fēi fán), which also denote distinction. Practice using it in discussions about achievements.
Cultural Note
The term '杰出' is often used in Chinese educational and professional settings to commend individuals who excel, reflecting the cultural value placed on achievement and meritocracy. Recognitions like '杰出贡献奖' (Outstanding Contribution Award) are common in academic institutions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use '杰出' in casual contexts where '优秀' would be more appropriate. For example, saying '他的表现杰出' (His performance is outstanding) is correct, but using '杰出' in informal settings may sound overly formal. Instead, '优秀' could be used to convey excellence without the weight of distinction.
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Grammar Patterns of 杰出
杰出 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 5 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.
Dream of the Red Chamber is an outstanding representative of classical novels.
Example Sentences for 杰出 (6)
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1
帕特里克·德夫林是一位杰出的法官和出色的法律专家。
pà tè lǐ kè· · dé fū lín shì yī wèi jié chū de fǎ guān hé chū sè de fǎ lǜ zhuān。
Patrick Devlin was an outstanding judge and brilliant jurist.
2
10年来，“X”乐队一直都是洛杉矶最杰出的朋克乐队。
10 10 nián，“X” lái ，“X” lè duì yī zhí dū shì luò shān jī zuì jié chū de péng kè。
For a decade "X" was the pre-eminent punk band in Los Angeles.
3
凭着对时装业的杰出贡献，他于1990年荣获英帝国官佐勋衔。
píng zháo duì shí zhuāng yè de jié chū gòng xiàn， ， tā1990 yú 1990 nián róng huò yīng dì guó guān zuǒ。
He was awarded the OBE in 1990 for services to fashion.
4
请看这座萨卢斯蒂奥·班迪尼的雕像，他是一位杰出的锡耶纳人。
qǐng kàn zhè zuò sà lú sī dì ào· · bān dí ní de diāo， xiàng ， tā shì yī wèi jié chū de xī yé。
Note the statue to Sallustio Bandini, a prominent Sienese.
5
接着，他又作为1962年度杰出业余运动员赢得了“詹姆斯·E.沙利文纪念奖”。
jiē zháo， ， tā yòu zuò1962 wéi 1962 nián dù jié chū yè yú yùn dòng yuán yíng“ dé le “·E. zhān mǔ sī ·E. shā lì”。
He went on to win the James E. Sullivan Memorial Trophy as the outstanding amateur athlete of
6
杰文斯在指数问题方面亦有杰出的贡献.
jié wén sī zài zhǐ shù wèn tí fāng miàn yì yǒu jié chū de gòng xiàn.
Jevons also made celebrated contributions to the problems of index numbers.
Cultural Notes for 杰出
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The term '杰出' is often used in Chinese educational and professional settings to commend individuals who excel, reflecting the cultural value placed on achievement and meritocracy. Recognitions like '杰出贡献奖' (Outstanding Contribution Award) are common in academic institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions about 杰出
Yes, you can use 杰出 to describe a group, for example, '他们是杰出的人才' (They are outstanding talents).
No, while it often describes people, it can also refer to outstanding achievements, such as '杰出的成就' (outstanding achievements).
'杰出' implies a higher level of distinction compared to '优秀', which means excellent but is less emphatic.
