头角 (tóu jiǎo) — talent, ability (as shown for the first time, usually in the idiom 初露头角 / 崭露头角)
Definition
Always used in the set phrases 初露头角 or 崭露头角, meaning 'to show one's talent for the first time'. 头角 on its own is not used as a standalone word.
noun
talentability (as shown for the first time, usually in the idiom 初露头角 / 崭露头角)
Examples
- 头角，。Tā zài bǐ sài zhōng chū lù tóu jiǎo, yíng dé le yí zhì hǎo píng.He showed his talent for the first time in the competition and won unanimous praise.
- 头角，。Zhè wèi nián qīng zuò jiā zài wén tán chū lù tóu jiǎo, hěn kuài biàn shòu dào guān zhù.This young writer made his debut in literary circles and quickly attracted attention.
- ，。Tā cóng xiǎo xué xí gāng qín, shí suì shí jiù yǐ zhǎn lù tóu jiǎo.She studied piano from a young age and had already shown her talent by the age of ten.
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