优越

yōu yuè

HSK 7–9

Meaning

优越：指性质、地位、条件等优于他人或他物。

Superior: refers to being better than others or other things in terms of quality, status, conditions, etc.

通常用作形容词，修饰名词表示‘超过一般水平的’；也可作名词，如‘优越感’表示自以为优越的心理。

Usually used as an adjective to modify a noun meaning 'above average'; can also be used as a noun, e.g., '优越感' meaning a sense of superiority.

1 这个地区的地理位置非常优越，交通便利。（The geographical location of this area is very superior, with convenient transportation.）
2 他从小在优越的环境中长大，不懂生活的艰辛。（He grew up in a superior environment and doesn't understand the hardships of life.）
3 这款产品的性能优越于同类产品。（The performance of this product is superior to similar products.）
4 她总是有一种莫名的优越感，让人很不舒服。（She always has an inexplicable sense of superiority, which makes people uncomfortable.）
5 政府为吸引人才提供了优越的政策条件。（The government provides superior policy conditions to attract talent.）

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