display one's talent; show one's skill
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to display one's ability or talent in a modest way; to show a glimpse of one's skill
neutralAn idiom used when someone demonstrates only a small part of their true capabilities, often implying greater potential remains hidden. Often used in contexts of competitions, performances, or professional settings.
Tā他
zài在
zhè这
cì次
bǐ比
sài赛
zhōng中
zhǐ只
shì是
xiǎo小
shì试
fēng锋
máng芒
，
hái还
méi没
yǒu有
zhǎn展
xiàn现
chū出
quán全
bù部
shí实
lì力
。
He only showed a glimpse of his ability in this competition and has not yet revealed his full strength.
Zhè这
wèi位
nián年
qīng轻
huà画
jiā家
zài在
xīn新
huà画
zhǎn展
shàng上
xiǎo小
shì试
fēng锋
máng芒
，
biàn便
huò获
dé得
le了
yè业
nèi内
rén人
shì士
de的
hǎo好
píng评
。
This young painter showed a bit of his talent at the new art exhibition and received praise from industry insiders.
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Bié别
kàn看
tā他
gāng刚
cái才
zhǐ只
shì是
xiǎo小
shì试
fēng锋
máng芒
，
qí其
shí实
tā他
de的
wǔ武
gōng功
shēn深
bù不
kě可
cè测
。
Don't think he was just showing a little skill just now; actually his martial arts are unfathomable.