后来之秀 — “A rising star”
后来之秀 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a rising star”. A promising young talent; an outstanding person among the younger generation. Literally, “Outstanding talent of the younger generation”.
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Origin and Story of 后来之秀
During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, a young official named Wang Chen went to visit his scholar uncle, Fan Ning. Zhang Xuan happened to be present at Fan's residence.
Zhang Xuan assumed the air of an elder, intending for Wang Chen to show him deference. Wang Chen, however, paid him no mind.
Fan Ning admonished Wang Chen, but Wang Chen responded that elders should be modest.
Fan Ning, recognizing Wang Chen's youth and discerning insight, exclaimed that he was truly a 'rising star of the later generation' (后来之秀).
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- hòu后huì会yǒu有qī期We'll meet again
- hòu后huì会nán难qī期Uncertain when we will meet again
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Open the tool →Questions about 后来之秀
What does 后来之秀 mean?
后来之秀 (hòu lái zhī xiù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a rising star”.
How do you pronounce 后来之秀?
后来之秀 is pronounced hòu lái zhī xiù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 后来之秀 literally mean?
Literally, 后来之秀 means “Outstanding talent of the younger generation”. It is used to mean “a rising star”.
Where does 后来之秀 come from?
后来之秀 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 后来之秀?
秀：特别优秀的。后辈中的优秀人物。