Qiāng dǎ chūtóuniǎo.

槍打出頭鳥。

Lit The leading bird is the first to be shot.

Fig Those who stand out are usually the first to be attacked.

Note [Note: chūtóuniǎo has become a colloquial expression meaning “outstanding person”; see also chūtóu chuánzi and chū lín sǔnzi above.]

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