红得发紫
hóng​de​fā​zǐ

highly successful

hóng​de​fā​zǐ highly successful
  1. 红 紅 hóng noun
    popular
    successful and favored; in vogue; famous or well-liked by those in power
  2. 得 de particle
    [degree/result]
    Connects a verb or adjective to a following phrase that describes the degree, effect, or result of the action or state.
  3. 发紫 發紫 fā​zǐ
    to be extremely popular
    To be extremely popular or successful. Commonly used in the phrase 红得发紫 hóng​de​fā​zǐ.

hóng​de​fā​zǐ deep red
  1. 红 紅 hóng adjective
    red
    the color of blood; having a reddish color
  2. 得 de particle
    [degree/result]
    Connects a verb or adjective to a following phrase that describes the degree, effect, or result of the action or state.
  3. 发紫 發紫 fā​zǐ
    to turn blue or purple
    To turn blue (usually of skin due to lack of oxygen) or purple; to emit a purple glow