yún​lù

path through the clouds

  • created reference approved 云路/雲路 → 青云/青雲 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    云路 / 雲路 yún​lù

    青云 / 青雲 qīng​yún

    synonym

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  • created sense approved 云路/雲路 · yún​lù · path through the clouds — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    云路 / 雲路

    yún​lù

    path through the clouds

    The path through the sky where clouds drift; high altitudes

    云 (literal) → 云/雲 · yún · cloud 路 (literal) → 路 · lù · road

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  • created sense approved 云路/雲路 · yún​lù · path to high office — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    云路 / 雲路

    yún​lù

    path to high office

    (literary) A metaphor for a successful career in government or reaching high official ranks, often used in the context of official promotions

    云 (literal) → 云/雲 · yún · cloud 路 (literal) → 路 · lù · way

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