新发于硎 — “Sharp as a newly ground blade”
新发于硎 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Sharp as a newly ground blade”. To be at one's prime or just beginning to show one's brilliance/talent. Literally, “Newly sharpened on a whetstone”.
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新发于硎 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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这位年轻的画家作品充满活力，新发于硎，未来可期。
This young painter's works are full of vitality, showing initial brilliance, and the future is promising.
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What does 新发于硎 mean?
新发于硎 (xīn fā yú xíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Sharp as a newly ground blade”.
How do you pronounce 新发于硎?
新发于硎 is pronounced xīn fā yú xíng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 新发于硎 literally mean?
Literally, 新发于硎 means “Newly sharpened on a whetstone”. It is used to mean “Sharp as a newly ground blade”.
What is the Chinese definition of 新发于硎?
新发：刚磨过；硎：磨刀石。刀刚在磨刀石上磨过。形容非常锋利或初露锋芒。