📖 Meaning
Describes a person whose talent, ability, or character is so extraordinary that they stand far above everyone else, leaving no peer or rival. It conveys a sense of unmatched excellence and distinction, where comparison with others becomes meaningless.
📜 Origin Story
This idiom originates from a letter by Zhu Zhiyu (朱之渝), a Ming Dynasty scholar and loyalist, titled 'Thirty Letters in Reply to An Dong Shouyue' (《答安东守约书三十首》). In the letter, Zhu praised a virtuous younger brother he had never met in person, remarking that his talent and insight were '绝伦逸群' — so exceptional that they surpassed all peers. Zhu's phrasing captured the idea of absolute preeminence, and the idiom has since been used to describe individuals of rare and unrivaled brilliance.
💡 Example Usage
他在数学方面的天赋绝伦逸群，令人叹服。
His talent in mathematics is peerless and extraordinary, commanding genuine admiration.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 绝伦逸群
- Pinyin: jué lún yì qún
- Literal Translation: surpassing peers, exceeding the crowd
- Category: Quality
- Characters: 4