Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「脫穎而出」. Learn its usage below.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「脫穎而出」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Ying: top student. The tip of the cone showed through the cloth bag. A metaphor for all one’s abilities being revealed.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tuō yǐng ér chū
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tyut3 wing6 yi4 cheut1
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
