发硎新试 — “Newly sharpened and put to the test”
发硎新试 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show outstanding talent or remarkable ability when beginning a new role or task, much like a newly sharpened blade”. Literally, “Newly sharpened and put to the test”.
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What does 发硎新试 mean?
发硎新试 (fā xíng xīn shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show outstanding talent or remarkable ability when beginning a new role or task, much like a newly sharpened blade”.
How do you pronounce 发硎新试?
发硎新试 is pronounced fā xíng xīn shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 发硎新试 literally mean?
Literally, 发硎新试 means “Newly sharpened and put to the test”. It is used to mean “to show outstanding talent or remarkable ability when beginning a new role or task, much like a newly sharpened blade”.
What is the Chinese definition of 发硎新试?
硎：磨刀石。象新磨的刀那样锋利。比喻刚参加工作就显露出出色的才干。