stand out among others; distinguish oneself
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb phrase
to excel; to rise above the common crowd; to distinguish oneself
neutralTypically used to describe someone who has achieved notable success, prominence, or social status through hard work or talent. It carries a positive connotation.
Tā他
nǔ努
lì力
xué学
xí习
，
jiù就
shì是
wèi为
le了
jiāng将
lái来
néng能
chū出
rén人
tóu头
dì地
。
He studies hard precisely so that he can distinguish himself in the future.
Zài在
jìng竞
zhēng争
jī激
liè烈
de的
dà大
chéng城
shì市
lǐ里
，
xiǎng想
chū出
rén人
tóu头
dì地
fēi非
cháng常
bù不
róng容
yì易
。
In highly competitive big cities, it's very difficult to stand out among others.
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Zhè这
wèi位
nián年
qīng轻
rén人
píng凭
jiè借
zì自
jǐ己
de的
cái才
huá华
，
hěn很
kuài快
jiù就
zài在
gōng公
sī司
chū出
rén人
tóu头
dì地
le了
。
This young man quickly rose to prominence in the company thanks to his talent.
Fù父
mǔ母
zǒng总
shì是
wàng望
zǐ子
chéng成
lóng龙
，
xī希
wàng望
hái孩
zi子
néng能
chū出
rén人
tóu头
dì地
。
Parents always hope their children will become successful and distinguish themselves.