首屈一指

首屈一指 shǒu zhǐ ㄕㄡˇ ㄑㄩ ㄧ ㄓˇ sau2 wat1 jat1 zi2

  • to count as number one (idiom); second to none
  • outstanding

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 首 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 山田的英語在他的班上是首屈一指的。 Yamada is second to none in English in his class.

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