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TOPIK 5noun

군계일학

gungyeilhak

군계일학이 · 군계일학을

someone who stands out from the crowd

Example

그녀는 이번 신입 사원들 중에서 단연 군계일학이었어요.

Among this year's new hires, she clearly stood head and shoulders above the rest.

Word parts

군 flock계 chicken일 one학 crane

Literally 'one crane among a flock of chickens.'