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, conveying concepts of excellence and height, originated from early conceptualizations of elevation, with its structural form incorporating components that suggest upward motion or superiority. Initially denoting physical tallness or an upright posture, its semantic range expanded over centuries to encompass abstract virtues such as eminent ability and distinguished merit, thereby becoming a standard descriptor for exceptional persons or qualities in literary and common usage.
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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。