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大显身手

Word · VerbTraditional大顯身手

display one's skill; show one's prowess

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to display one's skill fully; to bring one's talents into full play; to distinguish oneself

Used to describe someone performing exceptionally well in a competition, work, or specific field where they can demonstrate their abilities. Often carries a positive, commendatory tone.

Yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
zài在
sài赛
chǎng场
shàng上
dà大
xiǎn显
shēn身
shǒu手
 。

The athletes displayed their prowess on the field.

Zài在
zhè这
cì次
bǐ比
sài赛
zhōng中
 ,
tā他
dà大
xiǎn显
shēn身
shǒu手
 ,
yíng赢
dé得
le了
guàn冠
jūn军
 。

In this competition, he distinguished himself and won the championship.

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Xīn新
shè设
bèi备
ràng让
gōng工
rén人
men们
néng能
gòu够
dà大
xiǎn显
shēn身
shǒu手
 。

The new equipment allows the workers to fully demonstrate their skills.

Tā他
zài在
zhè这
cì次
xiàng项
mù目
zhōng中
dà大
xiǎn显
shēn身
shǒu手
 ,
dé得
dào到
le了
lǎo老
bǎn板
de的
shǎng赏
shí识
 。

He distinguished himself in this project and earned the boss's appreciation.