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大有作为

大有作為
dàyǒuzuòwéi
idiom #37,582

Meanings

  1. 1 to have great potential; to accomplish much
  2. 2 to have a promising future

Examples

这个行业前景广阔，大有作为。
Zhège hángyè qiánjǐng guǎngkuò, dàyǒuzuòwéi.
This industry has broad prospects and much to offer.
年轻人在农村也能大有作为。
Niánqīng rén zài nóngcūn yě néng dàyǒuzuòwéi.
Young people can achieve great things in the countryside too.
他在科研领域大有作为。
Tā zài kēyán lǐngyù dàyǒuzuòwéi.
He is accomplishing great things in scientific research.

Tips

history
Rooted in 《孟子·公孙丑下》: '大有为之君' — a ruler destined to do great things. The modern idiom broadens this from sovereigns to anyone with real prospects.

Stroke Order

大 dà
有 yǒu
作 zuò
为 wèi