pile up above rim; slightly exceed; stand out; emerge
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesverb
to pile up above the rim of a container; to be heaped up
Often used with containers like baskets, bowls, or boxes. Can be followed by the diminutive suffix '-儿'.
The apples in the basket are piled up above the rim.
He heaped the rice up in the bowl, afraid the child wouldn't have enough to eat.
verb
to slightly exceed a certain number, age, or amount; to be a little over
Commonly used for age, time, or quantity thresholds. Often used with '刚' or '才'.
This child just barely turned ten, but is already 1.5 meters tall.
The number of participants is just over one hundred, slightly more than expected.
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His monthly salary is just a bit over five thousand, barely enough to cover expenses.
verb
to stand out; to be outstanding; to be head and shoulders above others
Usually refers to performance, ability, or achievement in a group. Can be used positively or with slight jealousy.
He stands out in his class academically, ranking first in every exam.
She is a capable worker who stands out in her unit's business operations.
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Don't stand out too much, be careful of arousing jealousy.
verb
to emerge; to show signs; to begin to appear
Often used for problems, trends, contradictions, or negative situations. Similar to '露头' (lòu tóu).
Once a problem shows signs, it should be solved promptly.
When contradictions first emerge, attention must be paid to resolving them.
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This bad habit must be stopped as soon as it appears.