Definition
胜人一筹 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to be a cut above others' or 'to have an edge over someone'. It's used to describe someone who is noticeably better or more skilled than others in a particular area, often in competition or comparison. The literal meaning is 'to be one move ahead of others', drawing from the metaphor of a game or contest.
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to be a cut above othersto have an edge over someone
Examples
- 胜人一筹，。Tā de nénglì shēng, hěn kuài jiù dédào le jìnshēng.His abilities were a cut above others, and he got promoted quickly.
- 胜人一筹，。Zhè jiā gōngsī de jìshù shēng, zài shìchǎng shàng hěn yǒu jìngzhēnglì.This company's technology has an edge over others, making it very competitive in the market.
- ，胜人一筹，。Zài bǐsài zhōng, tā shēng, yíngdé le guànjūn.In the competition, she was a cut above the rest and won the championship.
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