脱颖而出脫穎而出

tuō yǐng ér chū

HSK level: HSK 7–9

Meaning

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

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脱tuōto take off, to shed; to escape from⺼兑颖yǐngrice tassel; sharp; clever匕禾页而érand, and then, and yet; but 出chūto go out, to send out; stand; produce屮凵