后起之秀 (hòu qǐ zhī xiù) — up-and-coming talent, rising star (of the younger generation)
Definition
A set phrase for a 'rising star' — a promising young person who has emerged later but already shows outstanding talent. Always used to praise someone's potential, never for veterans.
noun
up-and-coming talentrising star (of the younger generation)
Examples
- 后起之秀。Zhè wèi nián qīng de kē xué jiā shì kē jì jiè de hòu qǐ zhī xiù.This young scientist is an up-and-coming talent in the tech world.
- 后起之秀，。Tā suī rán shì hòu qǐ zhī xiù, dàn yǐ jīng chāo yuè le gōng sī lǐ bù shǎo lǎo yuán gōng.Although she is a rising star, she has already surpassed quite a few veteran employees in the company.
- 后起之秀。Zài zhè jiè bǐ sài zhōng yǒng xiàn le xǔ duō hòu qǐ zhī xiù.Many up-and-coming talents emerged in this competition.
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