chū​wèi

to overstep

  • created sense approved 出位 · chū​wèi · to overstep — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    出位

    chū​wèi

    to overstep

    (literary) to go beyond the duties and responsibilities of one's official position

    出, 位

    出 (literal) → 出 · chū · to exceed 位 (literal) → 位 · wèi · position

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  • created sense approved 出位 · chū​wèi · to push the envelope — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    出位

    chū​wèi

    to push the envelope

    to break out of the limits of one's condition; to go beyond convention or social norms

    出, 位

    出 (literal) → 出 · chū · to exceed 位 (literal) → 位 · wèi · position

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  • created sense approved 出位 · chū​wèi · to stand out — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    出位

    chū​wèi

    to stand out

    to rise to prominence or attract attention, especially in the entertainment industry, often through unconventional or bold behavior

    出 (literal) → 出 · chū · to appear 位 (literal) → 位 · wèi · position

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