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" is structured with "早" positioned above "十" in its modern form, a configuration that has been consistently used in writing. Etymologically, it originated from the concept of height, initially conveying the meaning of "high" or "lofty", which later extended metaphorically to denote "eminent" or "outstanding" in quality. This semantic development from physical elevation to abstract superiority is reflected in its usage within compounds like "卓越" for excellence and "卓见" for insightful views. In the current character, the component "早" does not directly contribute to the meaning but may have historical phonetic connections, while "十" functions as a structural base in the graphical arrangement.
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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。