Definition
用武之地 is a set phrase (成语) that literally means 'a place to use martial force'. Figuratively, it means 'a place or opportunity where one can fully display one's abilities or talents'. You use it when someone finds a role, job, or field that lets their strengths shine. It's always a noun phrase, often appearing as '大有∼' (have plenty of room to use one's talents) or '找不到∼' (cannot find a place to use one's skills).
n.
(set phrase) a place or situation where one can put one's skills to good usea suitable field for one's talents
Examples
- 用武之地，。Tā zài zhège gōngsī zhǎodào le yòng wǔ zhī de, zhōngyú kěyǐ fāhuī zìjǐ de tècháng.He found a place in this company where his talents could be used, finally able to put his strengths to work.
- ，用武之地。Zhèlǐ de gōngzuò tài jiǎndān, duì zhè wèi zhuānjiā lái shuō méiyǒu yòng wǔ zhī de.The work here is too simple — there's no place for this expert to use his skills.
- 用武之地。Xīn de kējì lǐngyù gěi qīngnián chuàngyè zhě tígōng le guǎngkuò de yòng wǔ zhī de.The new fields of technology offer young entrepreneurs a broad arena to apply their abilities.
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