青出于蓝而胜于蓝

03:46 Aug 16, 2019
Chinese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
Chinese term or phrase: 青出于蓝而胜于蓝
In the sentence “梅葆玖有没有青出于蓝而胜于蓝?”
I’m assuming it’s an idiom but I’m not sure.
Thank you for help.
Phoebe C


Summary of answers provided
4outshine/outperform his teacher
mokaplusnothing


  

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outshine/outperform his teacher


Explanation:
It is indeed a Chinese idiom, literally meaning "green is born of blue, but beats blue". It is used to describe a person who becomes better than his/her predecessors.

mokaplusnothing
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