初露头角

chū lù tóu jiǎo

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Definitions

1. lit. to first show one's horns (idiom); fig. a first show of emerging talent
2. first sign of emerging talent
3. budding genius

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Child Words of 初露头角

• 初 初 chū: at first
• 角 角 jiǎo: angle
• 角 角 jué: role (theater)
• 露 露 lòu: to show
• 露 露 lù: dew
• 头 头 tóu: head
• 初露 初露 chū lù: first sign (of budding talent)
• 露头 露头 lòu tóu: to show one's head
• 头角 头角 tóu jiǎo: youngster's talent