jan4 coi4 bui3 ceot1人才輩出人才辈出
Jyutpingjan4 coi4 bui3 ceot1
Yaleyàhn chòih bui chēut
Definition
Talented people coming forth in large numbers; generations of talented individuals emerging one after another.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to describe a place, organization, or family that consistently produces highly capable individuals over a long period. It carries a strong sense of admiration and is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts to praise a legacy of excellence. Unlike simple descriptions of skill, it emphasizes the continuous, generational nature of the success.
Examples
This school really produces batches of talented people.
Why is it that their family can produce so many talented people?
Related words
Common phrases
as expected, producing talent generation after generation
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe a single talented person, but the idiom specifically refers to a collective or ongoing trend of talent emerging over time.
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