一时之秀 | outstanding figure of an era

yī一shí时zhī之xiù秀

Outstanding figures of a particular era; the cream of the crop during a specific period.

在这次艺术展上，几位年轻艺术家的作品脱颖而出，被誉为当下画坛的一时之秀

At this art exhibition, the works of several young artists stood out and were hailed as the outstanding talents of the current art scene.

Era:

Ancient

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Story:

During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Tang Jin from the Northern Zhou was a man of profound learning. Recognizing his talent, Emperor Yang Jian appointed him to an official position, where he rendered significant services.

As an official, he was known for his integrity and generosity, earning unanimous praise throughout the court.

Yu Jin, Duke Yan, a highly respected elder, even sought permission from Emperor Wen to form a brotherhood with Tang Jin.

Emperor Wen subsequently appointed Tang Jin as Minister of Personnel, and he, along with the other five ministers in the court, were all considered the outstanding figures of their era.

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