transcend the vulgar; rise above the commonplace
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
to transcend the vulgar; to rise above the commonplace; standing out from the crowd
literaryUsed to describe a person's character, talent, or conduct that is elevated and refined, distinguishing them from ordinary people. Often carries a commendatory tone. A variant form is 超尘出俗.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
qīng清
gāo高
，
chāo超
chén尘
bá拔
sú俗
，
cóng从
bù不
yǔ与
shì世
sú俗
tóng同
liú流
hé合
wū污
。
He is noble and aloof, transcending the vulgar, never wallowing in the mire with the worldly.
Zhè这
wèi位
huà画
jiā家
de的
zuò作
pǐn品
fēng风
gé格
chāo超
chén尘
bá拔
sú俗
，
lìng令
rén人
ěr耳
mù目
yī一
xīn新
。
This painter's works have a style that rises above the commonplace, refreshing and delightful.
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Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
yǐn隐
shì士
wǎng往
wǎng往
zhuī追
qiú求
chāo超
chén尘
bá拔
sú俗
de的
shēng生
huó活
jìng境
jiè界
。
In ancient times, recluses often pursued a life transcending the vulgar world.