shǔ数countyī一oneshǔ数countèr二two
Among the best; one of the top.
Literal meaning
count (数) — one (一) — count (数) — two (二)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase indicating high ranking or quality.
Examples
Tā de chéngjì zài bān lǐ shì shǔyīshǔ'èr de.他的成绩在班里是数一数二的。
His grades are among the best in the class.
Zhè jiā cāntīng de cài shì shǔyīshǔ'èr de.这家餐厅的菜是数一数二的。
This restaurant's food is one of the best.
Usage & nuances
Used to describe something that is top-notch or highly ranked.
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