超凡脱俗

超凡脫俗
chāofán-tuōsú
idiom #24,798

Meanings

  1. 1 to transcend the ordinary
  2. 2 unworldly
  3. 3 out of the common run
  4. 4 beyond mundane concerns

Examples

Tā de huàfēng chāofántuōsú, lìngrén tàn fú.
Her painting style is beyond the ordinary — truly awe-inspiring.
Zhè shǒu shīyì jìng chāofántuōsú, dú lái lìngrén xīnkuàngshényí.
The artistic conception of this poem transcends the mundane — reading it is deeply refreshing.
Tā xìnggé chāofántuōsú, bù zhuī míng zhú lì.
His character is unworldly — he does not chase fame or profit.

Tips

usage
超凡脱俗 carries a strongly positive, admiring tone. It is used for people, art, or ideas that seem to exist on a higher plane than everyday concerns. Often used in literary or formal praise.
memory
= surpass, = ordinary, = shed/escape, = worldly customs. To shed the ordinary and escape the worldly.

Stroke Order

chāo
fán
tuō