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一流

yīliú
adjective HSK 5 #5,200

Meanings

  1. 1 top quality
  2. 2 first-rate
  3. 3 first-class

Characters

一
yī
one; first
流
liú
flow; class; grade
Literally 'first class' - the top tier

Examples

HSK 1
这是一流的大学。
Zhè shì yīliú de dàxué.
This is a first-rate university.
HSK 4
我们要提供一流的服务。
Wǒmen yào tígōng yīliú de fúwù.
We need to provide first-class service.
HSK 5
他的厨艺是一流的。
Tā de chú yì shì yīliú de.
His cooking skills are top quality.

Tips

usage
一流 is a strong compliment meaning 'the best'. The hierarchy goes: 一流 (first-rate) > 二流 (second-rate) > 三流 (third-rate). Saying something is 三流 is quite negative.
culture
China's 双一流 (Double First-Class) initiative aims to develop world-class universities and disciplines.

Stroke Order

一 yī
流 liú