dēng​lóng​mén

to win sudden success

Senses

登龙门/ 登龍門 dēng​lóng​mén to win sudden success

to pass the imperial examinations or rise from low status to a position of fame and wealth; based on the legend of the carp jumping over the Dragon Gate

登龙门/ 登龍門 dēng​lóng​mén to find a powerful patron

to receive the hospitality or favor of a person of great influence and reputation, thereby enhancing one's own status

References

see 李膺/李膺 登龙门/登龍門
see 跳龙门/跳龍門 登龙门/登龍門