大有作为 (dà yǒu zuò wéi) — (idiom) to have great potential for achievement; able to fully develop one's abilities
Definition
A formal, written idiom meaning 'to have great room for achievement' — used for people, fields, or positions with big potential. Unlike everyday 成功/有出息, it praises future capability in a grand, official register.
idiom
to have great potential for achievementable to fully develop one's abilities
Examples
- ，大有作为。Nián qīng rén zhǐ yào nǔ lì, jiāng lái yí dìng dà yǒu zuò wéi.As long as young people work hard, they will certainly have great potential for achievement in the future.
- 大有作为。Hù lián wǎng háng yè shì yí gè dà yǒu zuò wéi de lǐng yù.The internet industry is a field with vast prospects.
- ，大有作为，。Zài zhè ge gǎng wèi shàng, tā dà yǒu zuò wéi, zuò chū le hěn duō gòng xiàn.In this position, he was able to fully develop his abilities and made many contributions.
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