初co1試si3啼tai4聲seng1

English

1. to show one's talent or ability for the first time (usually well received); literally: to give (a baby's) first cry

粵語 — Cantonese

1. 比喻初次展露才華、本領（通常係得到正面迴響）

Examples

• 佢第一次寫小説就攞獎，真係初試啼聲就一鳴驚人。

  He won an award with his first novel. His debut was truly impressive.

• 雖然佢只係初試啼聲，但係表現完全唔似新手，展現出非凡嘅潛力。

  Although it was just his debut, he outperformed ordinary novices and showed extraordinary potential.