Meaning
Describing a situation where a protégé or student excels beyond their mentor.
Cultural Background
Deeply rooted in Confucian values of respect and growth.
Use it as a compliment
It is a very high compliment to a teacher.
Meaning
Describing a situation where a protégé or student excels beyond their mentor.
Use it as a compliment
It is a very high compliment to a teacher.
Test Yourself
Complete the idiom.
青出于蓝而_____。
The correct second half of the idiom is 胜于蓝.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises青出于蓝而_____。
The correct second half of the idiom is 胜于蓝.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if they taught you something.
Related Phrases
后生可畏
similarThe younger generation is impressive.