百里挑一 (bǎi lǐ tiāo yī)

📖 Today's 成语: 百里挑一 (bǎi lǐ tiāo yī) Meaning: One in a hundred (the cream of the crop) Summary: 百里挑一 (bǎi lǐ tiāo yī) is a complimentary expression used to describe a person or object that stands out as the very best among many candidates. It is frequently used to praise someone's exceptional talent, appearance, or the superior quality of a product. While 百 (bǎi) literally means 'hundred,' it symbolizes a large number. To emphasize even greater rarity, one might use 千里挑一 (qiān lǐ tiāo yī) or 万里挑一 (wàn lǐ tiāo yī). Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context:百里挑一 (bǎi lǐ tiāo yī) | 每天成语