- 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
- 而 particleconjunction[adverbial linker]Connects an adverb-like description to the following verb to show the manner, cause, or basis of an action.
- 出 verbnounto appearto appear; to manifest; to show; to become visible