Meaning
出色 describes performance, work, or results that stand out as exceptionally good or impressive. It literally means 'to emerge with color,' suggesting something that stands out vividly from the ordinary. This term is commonly used to praise achievements, abilities, or the quality of work.
Usage
出色 is typically used in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe professional performance, academic achievements, or skillful execution of tasks. It's stronger than simple praise words like 好 (good) but less colloquial than 厉害. Often appears in written evaluations, reports, or formal compliments.
Examples
- 01她在这次比赛中表现出色，获得了第一名。, .She performed outstandingly in this competition and won first place.
- 02这个项目在他的领导下完成得非常出色。.This project was completed remarkably well under his leadership.
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Common collocations
- 表现出色to perform outstandingly
- 出色的成绩outstanding results/grades
- 工作出色to work excellently
- 完成得很出色to complete something brilliantly
Antonyms
Origin
The term combines 出 (to emerge/stand out) with 色 (color/appearance), creating the image of something that emerges with vivid color or stands out visually, metaphorically extended to mean outstanding in quality or performance.