显著 xiǎnzhù outstanding
outstanding; notable; remarkable; statistically significant
How to remember 显著: 显 clear + 著 to show = outstanding.
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How it is used
- Marked, notable, conspicuous - 显著提高 (xiǎnzhù tígāo) improve markedly, 显著差异 (xiǎnzhù chāyì) a significant difference.
- Emphasizes an obvious, clearly noticeable degree; also the statistical term 'significant' (显著性).
- Formal; note the reading zhù. Contrast 明显 (míngxiǎn, obvious); 显著 stresses remarkable magnitude of an effect.
Example sentences
- 两者之间有显著的差别。 Liǎngzhězhījiān yǒu xiǎnzhù de chābié.There are noticeable differences between the two.
- 这几年，科学取得了显著的进步。 Zhè jǐnián, kēxué qǔdé le xiǎnzhù de jìnbù.In recent years, science has made remarkable progress.
- 一名伟大的战士威力显著，无需抵死奋战。 Yīmíng wěidà de zhànshì wēilì xiǎnzhù, wúxū dǐsǐ fènzhàn.A great warrior radiates strength. He doesn't have to fight to the death.