Chinese
tuōyǐngérchū
Meaning: to stand out; to show one's talent; to distinguish oneself
Part of Speech: Verb, Four-character idiom

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Example sentences

他在眾多應徵者中脫穎而出,最終獲得了這份工作。
他在众多应征者中脱颖而出,最终获得了这份工作。
He stood out among many applicants and finally got the job.
他憑藉優秀的專業技能,很快就在公司脫穎而出了。
With his excellent professional skills, he soon stood out in the company.
她的才華出眾,在眾多參賽者中脫穎而出。
Her talent is outstanding, and she stood out among the many contestants.
只有發憤圖強,才能在競爭中脫穎而出。
Only by making a determined effort to do better can one stand out in the competition.

Usage Notes

Metaphorical idiom used when someone's talent is revealed and they stand out from a group.

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