颖脱而出 — “An awl's tip fully emerges”
颖脱而出 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fully display one's talents or abilities when the opportunity arises, much like an awl piercing through a bag to reveal its sharp tip”. Literally, “An awl's tip fully emerges”.
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What does 颖脱而出 mean?
颖脱而出 (yǐng tuō ér chū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fully display one's talents or abilities when the opportunity arises, much like an awl piercing through a bag to reveal its sharp tip”.
How do you pronounce 颖脱而出?
颖脱而出 is pronounced yǐng tuō ér chū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 颖脱而出 literally mean?
Literally, 颖脱而出 means “an awl's tip fully emerges”. It is used to mean “to fully display one's talents or abilities when the opportunity arises, much like an awl piercing through a bag to reveal its sharp tip”.
What is the Chinese definition of 颖脱而出?
颖，锥芒。言锥芒全部脱出。比喻有才能的人得到机会，即能全部显现出来。