小试锋芒 xiǎoshìfēngmáng to show a glimpse of one's talent Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 小试 小試 xiǎoshì to try briefly To make a casual trial; to test something out for the first time or in a limited way.锋芒 鋒芒 fēngmáng talent A person's displayed talent, energy, or ability, often used when describing someone who shows great potential.