Definitions
(adjective)
outstanding; excellent; distinguished
(adjective)
tall; towering
Etymology
Pictograph of a person standing erect with something above the head, based on the original meaning "tall". The meaning later shifted to "outstanding" and "profound".
About
The character 卓 conveys a sense of towering prominence. Its upper portion resembles 卜, while the lower section is 早, though etymologically it originally depicted a tall mast or upright object. Literally, it means to stand tall or be physically elevated. From this concrete image of height, the meaning abstracted to describe qualities of excellence, superiority, and outstanding brilliance. It frequently appears in terms denoting exceptional talent or remarkable insight, highlighting those who rise above the ordinary through extraordinary merit.
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他的成绩很卓越。
这位科学家有卓越的贡献。
她在工作中表现出卓越的能力。
他的功绩卓著，受到表彰。
在这个领域，他的成就最为卓越。
尽管面临困难，他依然取得了卓越的成果。
他的卓见为我们指明了方向。
通过不懈努力，她在艺术创作上达到了卓越的境界。