Meaning
突出 combines 突 (to protrude) and 出 (to come out), literally meaning 'to stick out.' It describes something that stands out from its surroundings, either physically or figuratively. As a verb, it means to emphasize or highlight something. As an adjective, it describes something prominent, outstanding, or notable.
Usage
Commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin, especially in formal contexts like reports, presentations, and news. When used as a verb, it often appears in phrases like 突出重点 (emphasize key points) or 突出特色 (highlight special features). As an adjective, it frequently describes achievements, problems, or characteristics that are particularly noticeable.
Examples
- 01这份报告突出了环境保护的重要性。.This report emphasizes the importance of environmental protection.
- 02她在这次比赛中表现突出，获得了第一名。, .Her performance in this competition was outstanding, and she won first place.
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Common collocations
- 突出重点to emphasize key points
- 突出问题prominent/outstanding problem
- 突出贡献outstanding contribution
- 突出表现outstanding performance
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines the idea of sudden protrusion (突) with emergence (出), creating the sense of something jutting out or becoming conspicuous.