蟾宫折桂
chán​gōng​zhé​guì

pass exams

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    蟾宫折桂 / 蟾宮折桂

    chán​gōng​zhé​guì

    pass exams

    To succeed in the imperial examination or win top honors in a major exam; literally plucking a branch of osmanthus from the Toad Palace (the moon).

    经过数年寒窗苦读，他终于在乡试中蟾宫折桂。

    created sense