優秀 / 优秀
yōuxiù
The English word 'super' can be translated into Chinese as 優秀 / 优秀 (yōuxiù) or 出色.
Meaning: better than usual (adj)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 優秀 / 优秀 | yōuxiù |
| 出色 | chūsè |
When you want to describe someone or something as being better than usual, you can use these terms to denote excellence.
Which one should you use?
While both terms mean 'super' or 'excellent', they are used with different nuances. 優秀 / 优秀 often refers to a person's inherent talent or long-term high standard. In contrast, 出色 often emphasizes a performance or quality that stands out from a crowd, such as being 'outstanding' or 'remarkable'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say someone is 'super' in the sense of being 'extremely excellent', you can add the adverb 非常 (fēicháng) before 優秀 / 优秀.
How do you pronounce it?
yōuxiù
Did you know?
- To emphasize how 'super' someone is in a very casual, spoken way, you might use 牛 (niú), which literally means 'cow' or 'ox'.
- While 出色 is used for 'excellent' today, its literal components refer to 'color' and 'to emerge', suggesting something that stands out visually.
- The character 优 in 优秀 originally related to the concept of being 'gentle' or 'easy' before evolving to mean 'excellence'.
Examples in context
- 这是一部极其有趣的电影。This is a super interesting movie.
- 这是一部超级好笑的电影。This is a super hilarious movie.
- 他的演唱会非常特别。His concert was super special.
- 这个蛋糕太好吃了！This cake is super delicious!
- 这家餐馆的火锅真好吃。The hotpot at this restaurant is super delicious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “super” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
