初露头角

Traditional: 初露頭角

chū lù tóu jiǎo

Dictionary entry

lit. to first show one's horns (idiom); fig. a first show of emerging talent

What does 初露头角 mean?

初露头角 (chū lù tóu jiǎo) has the following dictionary meaning.

1lit. to first show one's horns (idiom); fig. a first show of emerging talent

2first sign of emerging talent

3budding genius

Character breakdown

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初chū(bound form) at first; initially · (bound form) first; early 露Lùsurname Lu 头tóuhead · hair style 角Juésurname Jue

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初露头角

chū lù tóu jiǎo

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