excel in; surpass others; dominate the field
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to dominate the field; to surpass all others in a particular specialty; to excel
literaryLiterary and formal usage, typically describing exceptional skill in arts, literature, or specialized fields. Often used in the construction '擅场之作' to describe a masterpiece.
Zhè这
piān篇
sǎn散
wén文
kān堪
chēng称
shàn擅
chǎng场
zhī之
zuò作
。
This essay can be called a masterpiece that surpasses all others.
Tā他
zài在
shū书
fǎ法
jiè界
shàn擅
chǎng场
duō多
nián年
，
wú无
rén人
néng能
jí及
。
He has dominated the calligraphy world for many years, unmatched by anyone.
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Zhè这
wèi位
huà画
jiā家
nián年
qīng轻
shí时
biàn便
yǐ已
shàn擅
chǎng场
，
míng名
yáng扬
sì四
hǎi海
。
This painter had already surpassed his peers and gained worldwide fame while still young.