📖 Meaning
To surpass one's peers and stand out above the crowd. It describes someone whose talent or ability is outstanding and unmatched among contemporaries. Closely related to the idiom 轶超绝类.
📜 Origin Story
The phrase comes from the Qing dynasty novel "Sui Tang Yanyi" (隋唐演义) by Chu Renhuo, chapter 95. The text states that even with a minor skill or minor talent, if one can devote oneself wholeheartedly to it, it is enough to surpass one's peers and stand unrivaled for a time. The saying emphasizes that focused dedication to any craft can lead to extraordinary distinction.
💡 Example Usage
他凭着精湛的医术轶类超群，成为远近闻名的神医。
With his superb medical skills, he surpassed all his peers and became a renowned physician far and wide.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 轶类超群
- Pinyin: yì lèi chāo qún
- Literal Translation: surpass, peers, exceed, crowd
- Category: Quality
- Characters: 4