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突出
tūchū
Description
“突出”可以表示很明显、比别人好，比如“他的成绩很突出”。
"突出" can mean very obvious or better than others, for example, "他的成绩很突出" (His grades are outstanding).
它也可以表示一个东西往外面凸出来，比如墙上突出的部分。
It can also mean something protruding outward, like a protruding part on the wall.
Meanings
突出tūchū
outstanding; prominent; conspicuous
她的表现很突出。
Her performance was outstanding.
突出tūchū
to protrude; to stick out
这块石头突出在水面上。
This rock protrudes above the water surface.
突出tūchū
to emphasize; to give prominence to
这篇文章突出了主题。
This article highlights the theme.
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Notes
- Etymology
突 (suddenly/protrude) + 出 (out), together meaning to stand or stick out.
- Nuance
as an adjective means 'outstanding'; as a verb can mean physically protrude or emphasize.
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