显露头角 — “To show one's outstanding talent for the first time”
显露头角 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show one's outstanding talent for the first time”. To emerge as a promising talent; to make one's mark. Literally, “Reveal one's head and horns”.
显露头角 Pronunciation and Pinyin
显露头角 Character Breakdown
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What does 显露头角 mean?
显露头角 (xiǎn lù tóu jiǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show one's outstanding talent for the first time”.
How do you pronounce 显露头角?
显露头角 is pronounced xiǎn lù tóu jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 显露头角 literally mean?
Literally, 显露头角 means “Reveal one's head and horns”. It is used to mean “to show one's outstanding talent for the first time”.
What is the Chinese definition of 显露头角?
露：显露。头上的角已明显地突出来了。指初显露优异的才能。