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(idiom) to achieve sth worthwhile; to make a positive contribution

有所作为
yǒu suǒ zuò wéi
Idiom
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I'm sure he will go far in the business world.
我坚信他在商业界会有所作为。
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to accomplish much · to have good prospects · to have a promising future大有作为dà yǒu zuò wéiwith great prospects for the future (idiom); well worth doing大有可为dà yǒu kě wéipromising · to show promise有为yǒu wéi
Antonyms
attempting nothing and accomplishing nothing (idiom); without any initiative or drive · feckless无所作为wú suǒ zuò wéiunaccomplished · mediocre · feckless碌碌无为lù lù wú wéi