Definition
后起之秀 is a chengyu (four-character idiom) meaning 'an outstanding member of the younger generation' — the 'up-and-coming talent' or 'rising star' in a field. It describes a young person who shows exceptional promise and is already making a name for themselves, often after the established veterans. Use it to praise someone's early achievements in academics, arts, sports, or business.
n.
up-and-coming talentrising star (of the younger generation)
Examples
- 后起之秀。Zhè wèi niánqīng de kēxuéjiā shì kējìjiè de hòu qǐ zhī xiù.This young scientist is an up-and-coming talent in the tech world.
- 后起之秀，。Tā suīrán shì hòu qǐ zhī xiù, dàn yǐjīng chāoyuè le gōngsī lǐ bù shǎo lǎo yuángōng.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 bǐsài zhōng yǒngxiàn le xǔduō hòu qǐ zhī xiù.Many up-and-coming talents emerged in this competition.
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