the new generation surpasses the old; progress is continuous
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesphrase
the new replacing the old; continuous advancement; the younger generation surpasses the older
literaryThis idiom is often used to express optimism about social or generational progress. It can describe technological advancement, personnel changes in an organization, or cultural evolution. It carries a generally positive, forward-looking connotation.
Zài在
kē科
jì技
lǐng领
yù域
，
zhēn真
shì是
hòu后
làng浪
tuī推
qián前
làng浪
，
fā发
zhǎn展
sù速
dù度
jīng惊
rén人
。
In the field of technology, it's truly a case of the new replacing the old, with an astonishing pace of development.
Kàn看
dào到
nián年
qīng轻
yuán员
gōng工
rú如
cǐ此
chū出
sè色
，
wǒ我
shēn深
gǎn感
hòu后
làng浪
tuī推
qián前
làng浪
。
Seeing how outstanding the young employees are, I deeply feel that the younger generation is surpassing the older one.
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Lì历
shǐ史
de的
fā发
zhǎn展
zǒng总
shì是
hòu后
làng浪
tuī推
qián前
làng浪
，
xīn新
zhì制
dù度
zhōng终
jiū究
huì会
qǔ取
dài代
jiù旧
zhì制
dù度
。
The development of history is always like waves pushing waves forward; new systems will eventually replace old ones.