脫穎而出 tuō yǐng ér chū

DEFINITIONS

  1. to reveal one's talent (idiom)
  2. to rise above others
  3. to distinguish oneself

CHARACTERS

脫 tuō take off, peel off, strip
穎 yǐng rice tassel; sharp point; clever
而 ér
HSK 3
and; and then; and yet; but
出 chū
HSK 1
go out, send out; stand; produce