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yōu xiù
adj. outstanding, excellent
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Are there any specific circumstances in which 优秀 (you3xiu4) should or should not be used?
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What are some other words that mean the same as 优秀 (you3xiu4)?
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优秀 vs 出色

1. 优秀 focuses on the quality -- "excellent", while 出色 focuses on comparison -- compared to others, something stands out (出色 = outstanding). These two are interchangeable in many cases. There is a slight nuance to it, depends on which area you want to emphasize on:

他创作了许多优秀/出色的作品。 r/s [phr] He has written many excellent/outstanding works.

2. There are some cases where 优秀 is used, and 出色 not so often:
- When we talk about academic or work performance, 优秀 is part of a grading system that involves four results: 优 (excellent), 良 (good), 中 (average) and 差 (poor).
- When we discuss tradition, cultural practice, moral values, one's character, integrity or personality, we use 优秀 more often.
Examples:
成绩优秀 to have excellence academic performance
品质优秀 one's character or something's quality is excellent
年轻人应发扬优秀的民族传统。 The young people should carry forward the outstanding national tradition.
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