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飞黄腾达
fēi​huáng​téng​dá

meteoric success

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 飞黄 飛黃 fēi​huáng
    mythical horse
    legendary divine horse from Chinese mythology, associated with rapid speed and professional success
  2. 腾达 騰達 téng​dá
    to rise in status
    to advance rapidly in one's career; to rise to a high position; to prosper or thrive