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“stand out” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintuō yǐng ér chū

Example

在工作中,她慢慢脱颖而出,成了负责人。zài gōng zuò zhōng tā màn màn tuō yǐng ér chū chéng le fù zé rén

At work, she gradually stood out and became the person in charge.

Illustration for 脱颖而出 (stand out)

How to say “stand out” in Chinese

“Stand out” in Chinese is 脱颖而出 (tuō yǐng ér chū).

Something hidden pushes through a crowded field and becomes the feature that others notice first.

Full entry for 脱颖而出: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 脱颖而出

他的作品在评委面前脱颖而出,赢得了好评。tā de zuò pǐn zài píng wěi miàn qián tuō yǐng ér chū yíng dé le hǎo píng

His work stood out before the judges and won praise.

Tips for using 脱颖而出

  • The idiom commonly focuses on ability, work, or results rather than appearance, so it fits professional and school settings better than descriptions of bright clothes or unusual objects.

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