desire to excel over others
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Ji ā R é NY ī D ě ng, which means to surpass others. Only by analogy can we surpass ordinary people. It also means to be competitive. It's from the book of rites on the Tangong.
Analysis of Idioms
Superior to others
The origin of Idioms
In the book of rites, Tan Gong Shang said, "it's better to offer your son to others."
Idiom usage
It is more formal than ordinary people. How can I help you to get it
desire to excel over others
East wind overwhelms west wind - dōng fēng yā dǎo xī fēng
The car and the horse are on the verge of each other - chē mǎ fú còu