喹
chief; tall; outstanding
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesnoun
the first star of the Big Dipper; the Big Dipper
literaryOften used in literary or astronomical contexts.
The Star of Literature marks the dipper, standing alone atop the turtle's head—achieving the highest honor.
The Big Dipper takes the Kuí star as its head.
noun
chief; leader; head of a group
Often used in compound words referring to leaders or masterminds.
He is the ringleader of this gang of thieves.
The chief culprit has finally been caught.
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He is the leading figure in the literary world.
adjective
tall and robust; big and strong
Commonly used to describe a person's physique.
He is tall and robust, with boundless strength.
A tall and stalwart man was standing at the door.
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This general is tall, robust, and handsome.
adjective
outstanding; first-class; top-notch
formalUsed in formal or literary contexts to describe excellence.
He was the top scholar of this year's imperial examination.
This excellent piece can be called the finest selection.