lou6 tau4 gok3露頭角露头角
Jyutpinglou6 tau4 gok3
Yalelouh tàuh gok
Definition
To begin to show ability or talent, or to make a name for oneself.
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How it's used
Often used in the four-character idiom 嶄露頭角, but in casual speech, dropping the first character is common and perfectly acceptable. It carries a sense of emerging potential rather than established success, implying that someone is just starting to be noticed by others for their talent. It is frequently used when discussing young people or newcomers in fields like sports, arts, or business.
Examples
He recently made a name for himself in the competition, he is very impressive.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply showing up or appearing somewhere, as it specifically refers to the recognition of talent or skill. It is not used for physical objects appearing, such as a rock outcropping, which would be described using different vocabulary.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
