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脫穎而出

简脱颖而出 · 繁脫穎而出

Mandarin · pinyin tuō yǐng ér chū

to reveal one's talent (idiom)
to rise above others; to distinguish oneself

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而: ér · and; and then; and yet; but; Kangxi radical 126
出: chū · go out, send out; stand; produce
脱: tuō · take off
颖: yǐng · rice tassel; sharp point; clever

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1–3–2–1 · tuo1 ying3 er2 chu1

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tyut3 wing6 ji4 ceot1

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(of talent) to be revealed; to come to the fore; to rise above others

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