大器晚成
dà​qì​wǎn​chéng

late bloomer

  • created sense approved 大器晚成 · dà​qì​wǎn​chéng · late bloomer — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    大器晚成

    dà​qì​wǎn​chéng

    late bloomer

    literally meaning a great vessel takes a long time to complete; used to describe a person of great talent who achieves success or matures later in life.

    大器 (literal) → 大器 · dà​qì · talented person 晚成 (literal) → 晚成 · wǎn​chéng · to achieve success late in life

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