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The word 一流 is formed by combining the character 一, meaning "one" or "first", with 流, meaning "flow" or "stream", creating a literal sense of "first flow". This construction figuratively represents the highest rank or quality within a category, akin to "first-class", by using "stream" to metaphorically denote a class or tier and "first" to specify its top position.

Example Sentences Hide

这是一流的产品。

Zhè shì yīliú de chǎnpǐn.

This is a first-class product.

我们的服务追求一流标准。

Wǒmen de fúwù zhuīqiú yīliú biāozhǔn.

Our service pursues first-class standards.

她以一流的表现赢得了比赛。

Tā yǐ yīliú de biǎoxiàn yíngdé le bǐsài.

She won the competition with first-class performance.

这家公司致力于提供一流的技术支持。

Zhè jiā gōngsī zhìlì yú tígōng yīliú de jìshù zhīchí.

This company is committed to providing first-class technical support.

只有通过不断学习，才能保持一流的竞争力。

Zhǐyǒu tōngguò bùduàn xuéxí, cáinéng bǎochí yīliú de jìngzhēnglì.

Only through continuous learning can one maintain first-class competitiveness.

Word Definition - 一流

yī liú top quality; front ranking

Individual Character Details

一 yī
流 liú