翘楚 Traditional form: 翹楚 Pinyin (reading): qiáochǔ Definitions: person of outstanding talent Characters: 翘 - outstanding; to elevate, to lift, to raise 楚 - clear, distinct; pain, suffering; surname Traditional characters: 翹 - outstanding; to elevate, to lift, to raise 楚 - clear, distinct; pain, suffering; surname