Meanings of 雋
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AI Study Notes for 雋
卓越 (zhuóyuè) - use 雋 (juàn) when emphasizing exceptional talent or quality in a literary context, while 卓越 (zhuóyuè) is more general and can refer to excellence in various contexts.
雋 is typically used in a positive context to highlight exceptional skills or attributes. Be careful not to confuse it with 俊 (jùn), which also means talented but is more commonly used in everyday language. It appears in phrases such as '雋才' (juàncái), meaning outstanding talent.
Although 雋 is not included in the official HSK levels, it connects with words related to talent and excellence, such as 才 (cái, talent) and 优秀 (yōuxiù, outstanding). Focus on recognizing its usage in literature and advanced conversations about skills.
Learners often confuse 雋 with 俊 (jùn) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '他是个雋人' (tā shì gè juàn rén) is incorrect; the correct phrase is '他是个俊人' (tā shì gè jùn rén).
Pronunciation of 雋
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Etymology of 雋
Someone aiming a bow 弓 at a small bird 隹
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Case file: 雋
- 1The giveawaySomeone aiming a bow 弓 at a small bird 隹
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say superior, outstanding, talented in Chinese
“superior, outstanding, talented” in Chinese is雋
The character 雋 (juàn) refers to someone or something that is superior, outstanding, or exceptionally talented. It is often used to describe individuals who possess remarkable abilities or qualities that set them apart from others. This character is commonly found in literary contexts, emphasizing excellence in skills or attributes.
When to use 雋
雋 is typically used in a positive context to highlight exceptional skills or attributes. Be careful not to confuse it with 俊 (jùn), which also means talented but is more commonly used in everyday language. It appears in phrases such as '雋才' (juàncái), meaning outstanding talent.
雋 or something close to it
卓越 (zhuóyuè) - use 雋 (juàn) when emphasizing exceptional talent or quality in a literary context, while 卓越 (zhuóyuè) is more general and can refer to excellence in various contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 雋 with 俊 (jùn) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '他是个雋人' (tā shì gè juàn rén) is incorrect; the correct phrase is '他是个俊人' (tā shì gè jùn rén).
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Word Family of 雋
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Frequently Asked Questions about 雋
The pronunciation is juàn, with a falling tone.
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