了不起 liǎobuqǐ amazing
amazing; terrific; extraordinary
How to remember 了不起: 了 particle: completed action / change of state + 不 not + 起 rise up = amazing.
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How it is used
- Predicate adjective used to praise someone or something as impressively good - often a standalone exclamation: 真了不起! - amazing!.
- Also attributive: 了不起的人 - an amazing, remarkable person.
- Compare 厉害 (lìhài), which covers a broader range including toughness, skill, or even the intensity of a problem, while 了不起 specifically praises an admirable achievement or character.
Example sentences
- 你是位了不起的女性。 Nǐ shì wèi liǎobùqǐ de nǚxìng.You're a wonderful woman.
- 这个穷小子最后成为了一个了不起的艺术家。 Zhège qióngxiǎozi zuìhòu chéngwéi le yígè liǎobùqǐ de yìshùjiā.The poor young man finally became a great artist.