大器晚成

大器晚成
wǎnchéng

lit. it takes a long time to make a big pot (idiom); fig. a great talent matures slowly

3 meanings
MEANING3 meanings

MEANING

  1. adjective

    lit. it takes a long time to make a big pot (idiom); fig. a great talent matures slowly

    • He was a late bloomer, and now he is very successful.

  2. adjective

    in the fullness of time a major figure will develop into a pillar of the state

    • CEO

      He achieved success late in life and is now the CEO of the company.

  3. adjective

    Rome wasn't built in a day

STROKE ORDER
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解字

CHARACTER ANALYSIS
  • (person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

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