Definition
堪称一绝 is a four-character idiom meaning 'can be called unparalleled' or 'worthy of being called the finest of its kind'. It describes something—usually a skill, a dish, a scenic view, or a work of art—that is so outstanding that nothing else can compare. The phrase is often used as a predicate or an evaluative comment in both spoken and written Chinese.
v
can be called unparalleledworthy of being called the best of its kind
Examples
- 堪称一绝，。Tā de shūfǎ jìyì kān chèn, měi cì zhǎnlǎn dōu xīyǐn hěn duō rén.His calligraphy skill is unparalleled; it attracts many people at every exhibition.
- 堪称一绝，。Zhè dào cài de wèidào kān chèn, ràng wǒ chī le yí cì jiù wàng bu liǎo.The taste of this dish is outstanding—I can't forget it after just one try.
- 堪称一绝，。Guìlín shānshuǐ kān chèn, měi nián dōu yǒu dàliàng yóukè qiánlái guānshǎng.The landscapes of Guilin are unparalleled, drawing huge numbers of tourists every year.
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