初露锋芒 (chū lù fēng máng) — (idiom) to begin to display one's talent or ability for the first time
Definition
Idiom meaning a young or rising person first shows their talent. The 'initial' sense (初) is key — it marks a debut, not a steady display of skill.
idiom
to begin to display one's talent or ability for the first time
Examples
- 初露锋芒，。Zhè wèi qīng nián huà jiā zài zhè cì zhǎn lǎn zhōng chū lù fēng máng, shòu dào guǎng fàn hǎo píng.This young painter showed his talent for the first time at this exhibition and received widespread praise.
- 初露锋芒，。Tā zài gōng sī de xīn xiàng mù lǐ chū lù fēng máng, dé dào le lǎo bǎn de shǎng shí.He began to show his talent in the company's new project and won the boss's appreciation.
- 初露锋芒，。Nà wèi nián qīng xuǎn shǒu zài bǐ sài zhōng chū lù fēng máng, yì jǔ duó dé guàn jūn.That young competitor showed his talent for the first time in the match and won the championship in one go.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.