高人一等

gāorényīděng

idiom #18,978

Meanings

1 a cut above the rest
2 superior to others
3 head and shoulders above

Characters

Literally: one level higher than others

Examples

他总觉得自己高人一等。

Tā zǒng juéde zìjǐ gāorényīděng.

He always thinks he is a cut above the rest.

不要觉得自己高人一等，每个人都是平等的。

Bùyào juéde zìjǐ gāorényīděng, měi gè rén dōu shì píngděng de.

Don't think you're superior to others -- everyone is equal.

Tips

usage

高人一等 is often used critically to describe someone who acts arrogant or looks down on others. It can also be used positively to praise genuinely outstanding ability.

Stroke Order

高 gāo

人 rén

一 yī

等 děng