Word data
HSK
Not in HSK
FREQUENCY
97643rd word
青出于蓝而胜于蓝 qīng chū yú lán ér shèng yú lán
the student surpasses the teacher
Word data
| HSK | Not in HSK |
| Frequency | 97643rd word |
Definitions
- 1. lit. the color blue is made out of indigo but is more vivid than indigo (idiom)
- 2. fig. the student surpasses the master
Characters
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green; blue; young (of people)
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to go out; to come out
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at; in; to
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blue; surname Lan; indigo plant
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and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
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victory; victorious; to defeat
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at; in; to
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blue; surname Lan; indigo plant
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