yǐng​tuō

to distinguish oneself

颖脱 穎脫 yǐng​tuō
to distinguish oneself
(literary) for the tip of an awl to show through a bag; (metaphorical) to reveal one's talent or distinguish oneself when given the opportunity; also written as 脱颖 tuō​yǐng
to rise above
(literary) to rise above worldly conventions or restraints
elegant and upright
(literary) describes scenery or plants that are elegant, tall, and straight

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