高人一筹 A cut above
Explanation
比一般人高出一筹，指在某方面比别人强。
One level higher than the average person; refers to being superior to others in a certain aspect.
Origin Story
话说古代有一位名叫李白的隐士，他隐居山林，潜心修炼武功，日复一日地苦练剑法。一日，一位武林高手慕名而来，想要挑战李白。两人过招，高手使出浑身解数，招式凌厉，气势逼人。但李白却显得游刃有余，他轻盈地躲避着高手的攻击，并伺机反击。高手渐渐发现，自己的招式虽然精妙，但总被李白轻易化解。最终，李白抓住机会，一剑封喉，战胜了高手。人们都说，李白的剑法高人一筹。
Once upon a time, there was a reclusive expert named Li Bai who lived in the mountains. He dedicated his life to cultivating his martial arts skills, practicing his swordsmanship day in and day out. One day, a renowned martial artist came to challenge him. They engaged in a duel. The martial artist unleashed a flurry of powerful and aggressive techniques, but Li Bai remained composed and unruffled. He deftly dodged each blow, waiting for the perfect moment to counterattack. The martial artist, despite his impressive skills, found his attacks consistently thwarted. Finally, Li Bai seized an opportunity and swiftly defeated his opponent with a single, decisive strike. People said that Li Bai's swordsmanship was superior to all others.
Usage
用于形容某人或某事比其他人或其他事更好、更胜一筹。
Used to describe someone or something that is better or superior to others.
Examples
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他的方案比其他人的高人一筹。
ta de fang'an bi qita rende gaoren yichou.
His plan is superior to others.
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论棋艺，他高人一筹。
lun qiy, ta gaoren yichou
In Go, he's superior