dǎ​tiān​xià

to conquer the country

  • created sense approved 打天下 · dǎ​tiān​xià · to conquer the country — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    打天下

    dǎ​tiān​xià

    to conquer the country

    To seize political power or take control of the country through military force.

    打, 天下

    打 (literal) → 打 · dǎ · to fight 天下 (literal) → 天下 · tiān​xià · rule

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  • created sense approved 打天下 · dǎ​tiān​xià · to build a career — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    打天下

    dǎ​tiān​xià

    to build a career

    To establish a new business or create a professional career, especially through hard work and persistence.

    打, 天下

    打 (literal) → 打 · dǎ · to build; to forge 天下 (literal) → 天下 · tiān​xià · the world

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