yǐng​tuō

to distinguish oneself

Senses

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

颖脱/ 穎脫 yǐng​tuō to rise above

(literary) to rise above worldly conventions or restraints

颖脱/ 穎脫 yǐng​tuō elegant and upright

(literary) describes scenery or plants that are elegant, tall, and straight

References

variant 颖脱/穎脫 脱颖/脫穎