举世无双

舉世無雙

jǔshì-wúshuāng

idiom HSK 7-9 #33,695

Meanings

1 unrivaled
2 matchless
3 unique in the world

Characters

Literally 'in the whole world, without a pair' — unmatched, one of a kind.

Examples

这件艺术品举世无双。

Zhè jiàn yìshùpǐn jǔshìwúshuāng.

This work of art is unrivaled in the world.

他的才华举世无双。

Tā de cáihuá jǔshìwúshuāng.

His talent is matchless.

Tips

usage

Compare with 举世闻名 (world-famous): 举世闻名 means widely known, while 举世无双 means without equal — a stronger compliment.

Stroke Order

举 jǔ

世 shì

无 wú

双 shuāng