略胜一筹 slightly better
Explanation
指在两者比较中，一方略微胜过另一方。
Refers to a comparison of two things, where one is slightly better than the other.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，两位著名的书法家颜真卿和柳公权同在宫廷为皇帝书写圣旨。一日，皇帝下旨，命二人各书写一篇以比试高下。颜真卿挥毫泼墨，写就一篇气势磅礴，龙飞凤舞的圣旨，笔力雄浑，令人叹为观止。柳公权也沉着应对，字迹端正秀丽，刚劲有力，给人一种平静中蕴含力量之感。皇帝阅毕，龙颜大悦，赞叹道：颜真卿书法气势恢宏，而柳公权书法则刚劲有力，各有千秋，但细细看来，柳公权在笔法上略胜一筹。从此，颜柳并称，成为唐朝书法史上的两大巨匠。
In the Tang Dynasty, two famous calligraphers, Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan, both served in the imperial court. One day, the emperor ordered them to each write a piece to compare their skills. Yan Zhenqing, with his bold strokes, produced a magnificent piece of calligraphy, full of power and energy. Liu Gongquan, with his calm demeanor, wrote a piece with elegant characters and powerful energy, which gave the viewers a feeling of strength within tranquility. After the emperor had read both pieces, he was very pleased, and praised them for their different styles. But after a closer examination, he concluded that Liu Gongquan’s brushwork was slightly better. From then on, Yan and Liu were both considered masters of calligraphy in the Tang Dynasty.
Usage
形容一方在能力、水平或其他方面比另一方略微强一些。
Describes that one party is slightly stronger than the other in terms of skills, level, or other aspects.
Examples
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他的方案比我的略胜一筹。
ta de fang'an bi wo de lüè shèng yī chóu
His plan is slightly better than mine.
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虽然他经验不足，但他的创意略胜一筹。
suīrán tā jīngyàn bù zú, dàn tā de chuàngyì lüè shèng yī chóu
Although he lacks experience, his idea is slightly better.