chū​tou​niǎo

the bird that sticks its head out

  • created reference approved 出头鸟/出頭鳥 → 枪打出头鸟/槍打出頭鳥 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    枪打出头鸟 / 槍打出頭鳥 qiāng​dǎ​chū​tóu​niǎo

    see

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  • created sense approved 出头鸟/出頭鳥 · chū​tou​niǎo · the bird that sticks its head out — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    chū​tou​niǎo

    the bird that sticks its head out

    a person who stands out, takes the lead, or shows off, often becoming a target for criticism or attack

    出头 (literal) → 出头/出頭 · chū​tóu · to be assertive 鸟 (literal) → 鸟/鳥 · niǎo · bird

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  • created sense approved 出头鸟/出頭鳥 · chū​tou​niǎo · outstanding person — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    chū​tou​niǎo

    outstanding person

    a person who is distinguished or prominent in a particular field or group

    出头 (literal) → 出头/出頭 · chū​tóu · to be assertive 鸟 (literal) → 鸟/鳥 · niǎo · bird

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