zhé​guì

to win first prize

Senses

折桂 zhé​guì to win first prize

to win a championship, carry off the laurels, or achieve the highest honors in a competition

折桂 zhé​guì to pass imperial exams

(historical) to pass the civil service examinations during the imperial era

References

see 丹桂/丹桂 折桂/折桂
synonym 月桂/月桂 折桂/折桂
see 蟾宫折桂/蟾宮折桂 折桂/折桂
synonym 攀桂/攀桂 折桂/折桂