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楚材晋用
chǔ​cái​jìn​yòng

brain drain

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 楚 chǔ
    Chu State
    the Chu Kingdom, a powerful state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods (c. 1030–223 BC)
  2. 材 cái
    talent
    (bound form) a person's aptitude or ability; a person of a certain capacity, especially a capable or talented individual
  3. 晋用 晉用 jìn​yòng
    to promote
    To promote someone to a higher office or position; to select for a better role
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