# 无与伦比

wú yǔ lún bǐ

Be beyond comparison

## Meaning & wording

**Literally:** Have nothing comparable alongside

**Traditional Chinese:** 無與倫比

**Register:** Admiring · general

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## When to use it

Praise exceptional quality or impact.

Absolute praise; specify the relevant aspect where possible.

## Understanding the expression

The expression removes every adequate comparison, making the subject seem exceptional rather than merely good. It often praises scenery, skill, comfort, or a meaningful experience. The claim can be enthusiastic and subjective, so it should not automatically be treated as a measurable ranking. Naming the relevant quality makes the praise clearer. Something may offer incomparable emotional value to one person while other alternatives perform better on a practical criterion such as price or durability.

## Examples

山顶日出的美无与伦比。

### Traditional Chinese

山頂日出的美無與倫比。

shān dǐng rì chū de měi wú yǔ lún bǐ 。

The sunrise's beauty is incomparable.

她的现场表现无与伦比。

### Traditional Chinese

她的現場表現無與倫比。

tā de xiàn chǎng biǎo xiàn wú yǔ lún bǐ 。

Her live performance is extraordinary.

对他来说，家人的支持无与伦比。

### Traditional Chinese

對他來說，家人的支持無與倫比。

duì tā lái shuō ， jiā rén de zhī chí wú yǔ lún bǐ 。

His family's support has unmatched value to him.

这款设备的精度无与伦比，价格也很高。

### Traditional Chinese

這款設備的精度無與倫比，價格也很高。

zhè kuǎn shè bèi de jīng dù wú yǔ lún bǐ ， jià gé yě hěn gāo 。

The device has exceptional precision and a high price.

## Sources & reference checks

Original explanations and examples from Chinese Idioms Almanac. Source-checked October 6, 2026.

- [CC-CEDICT · forms & pronunciation](https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?page=worddict&wdqb=%E7%84%A1%E8%88%87%E5%80%AB%E6%AF%94)

- [Ministry of Education · 成語典](https://dict.idioms.moe.edu.tw/idiomView.jsp?ID=584&webMd=1&la=0)

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