A1 Proverb Formal

青出于蓝而胜于蓝

qing chu yu lan er sheng yu lan

The student surpasses the teacher

Meaning

Describing a situation where a protégé or student excels beyond their mentor.

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Cultural Background

Deeply rooted in Confucian values of respect and growth.

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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.

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Use it as a compliment

It is a very high compliment to a teacher.

Test Yourself

Complete the idiom.

青出于蓝而_____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 胜于蓝

The correct second half of the idiom is 胜于蓝.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

青出于蓝而_____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 胜于蓝

The correct second half of the idiom is 胜于蓝.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if they taught you something.

Related Phrases

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后生可畏

similar

The younger generation is impressive.

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