傑

outstanding, prominent

傑 is composed of the radical of 人 (person) and 桀 (contradictory). 桀 conveys the idea of two feet standing on a tree, and its original meaning is to stand out or be outstanding. However, as 桀 developed other meanings, the character 傑 was separately created to describe a person of outstanding talent.

Vocabulary of 傑

  • 傑出 (distinguished)
  • 傑作 (masterpiece)
  • 豪傑 (hero)

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