绝世

絕世

juéshì

adjective #23,017

Meanings

1 peerless
2 unmatched
3 exceptional
4 without equal in the world

Characters

to cut off; exhausted; absolute; peerless

world; generation; era

Examples

HSK 7-9

她拥有绝世的才华，令人叹服。

Tā yōngyǒu juéshì de cáihuá, lìngrén tànfú.

She possesses peerless talent that inspires admiration.

HSK 7-9

这幅画被誉为绝世之作。

Zhè fú huà bèi yùwéi juéshì zhī zuò.

This painting is acclaimed as a peerless masterpiece.

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绝世 is a literary and elevated term. Common phrases include 绝世佳人 (a woman of matchless beauty) and 绝世武功 (unparalleled martial arts). It is rarely used in casual conversation.

Stroke Order

绝 jué

世 shì