"Supreme" means the highest, with nothing higher than it. This idiom is often used to describe status, power, honor, value, etc., that have reached the utmost point and cannot be surpassed. It originates from the phrase "The Way is supreme and above, and profoundly deep and below" in Huainanzi, Miu Cheng Xun. Originally, it described the loftiness and profundity of the "Way," and later it came to be widely used to describe various things. In terms of usage, it can be used in a commendatory sense, such as praising the absolute loftiness of a certain spirit, ideal, or achievement; it can also be used in a neutral or slightly derogatory sense, such as describing someone who monopolizes power and considers themselves supreme. In terms of cultural background, it reflects the pursuit of and reverence for the "ultimate" in traditional Chinese culture, such as imperial power often being called "supreme." In terms of emotional tone, this idiom has a strong tone and carries a sense of solemnity, majesty, or absoluteness.
📝 Example
1. In the hearts of fans, the honor of football is supreme, and no amount of money can replace it.
2. The chairman of this company holds supreme decision-making power, and all major matters must be decided by him.