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鹤立鸡群

hè lì jī qún

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • a crane in a flock of chicken (idiom); way above the common
  • manifestly superior

Definition

比喻一个人的才能、仪表或品德在人群中显得特别突出。

A metaphor for someone whose talent, appearance, or virtue stands out prominently among others.

Usage

常用于形容某人在某方面远超同辈，引人注目。

Often used to describe someone who far surpasses their peers in some aspect and attracts attention.

Examples

  • 1 他在这次比赛中表现出色，简直是鹤立鸡群。（He performed outstandingly in this competition, truly standing out like a crane among chickens.）
  • 2 在众多应聘者中，她的学历和经验让她鹤立鸡群。（Among many candidates, her education and experience made her stand out from the crowd.）
  • 3 这位艺术家的作品在展览中鹤立鸡群，备受赞誉。（This artist's works stood out at the exhibition and received much praise.）
  • 4 他的身高在人群中鹤立鸡群，一眼就能认出。（His height makes him stand out in a crowd, easy to spot at a glance.）
  • 5 在团队里，她的领导能力鹤立鸡群，大家都很信服。（Within the team, her leadership abilities are outstanding, and everyone respects her.）

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