Definition & Meaning

catch up from behind; latecomers become the first; new comers are promoted over the heads of his seniors

Word usage

hòu lái jū shàng

后 来 居 上

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catch up from behind; latecomers become the first; new comers are promoted over the heads of his seniors
- nián qīng rén yǒu hòu lái jū shàng zhī shì
  年轻人有后来居上之势。
  The young people are taking over.
- měi guó rén hòu lái jū shàng jǐn yǐ bā miǎo zhōng de yōu shì yíng dé le shèng lì
  美国人后来居上，仅以八秒钟的优势赢得了胜利。
  The American came from behind to snatch victory by a mere eight seconds.
- fēi zhōu bēi zú qiú sài shang wèi miǎn guàn jūn āi jí duì hòu lái jū shàng wán shèng ní rì lì yà
  非洲杯足球赛上，卫冕冠军埃及队后来居上，完胜尼日利亚。
  Defending champions Egypt came from behind to seal a fine victory over Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations.
synonym
qīng chū yú lán青出于蓝 bīng hán yú shuǐ冰寒于水 hòu fā xiān zhì后发先至

Word usage

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"后来居上" is generally used in occasions of encouragement and praise.

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