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脱颖
tuōyǐng
Description
"脱颖"常常和"而出"一起用，意思是一个人很优秀，从很多人里面显示出来。
"脱颖" is often used together with "而出", meaning a person is outstanding and stands out from many others.
这个词有点正式，我们常在说比赛或者工作的时候用。
This word is somewhat formal and is commonly used when talking about competitions or work.
Meanings
脱颖而出tuōyǐng ér chū
to stand out; to show one's talent
他在比赛中脱颖而出，得了第一名。
He stood out in the competition and won first place.
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Notes
- Usage
almost always appears in the fixed idiom 脱颖而出, rarely used alone.
- Etymology
from the story of a needle's tip poking out of a bag, showing hidden talent.
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