An outstanding talent; a brilliant individual among many.
他虽然年纪轻轻，但在学术研究上已是同辈中的桂林一枝。
Although he is still young, he is already an outstanding talent among his peers in academic research.
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Ancient
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During the Jin Dynasty, Emperor Wu of Jin extensively selected talented individuals from various regions. Xi Shen was chosen and later promoted to be the Governor of Yongzhou.
When Emperor Wu was touring the East Hall, he met Xi Shen and asked him how he felt about his accomplishments.
Xi Shen replied, "I was selected as an exemplary talent and ranked first in the empire, just like a branch from the cassia forest or a fragment of jade from Kunshan Mountain."
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