鸡犬升天
jī​quǎn​shēng​tiān

divine ascension

  • created sense approved 鸡犬升天/雞犬升天 · jī​quǎn​shēng​tiān · divine ascension

    鸡犬升天 / 雞犬升天

    jī​quǎn​shēng​tiān

    divine ascension

    the literal phenomenon where a person attaining immortality brings their pets and followers to heaven with them

    传说淮南王刘安成仙时，不仅全家成仙，连鸡犬升天。

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 鸡犬升天/雞犬升天 · jī​quǎn​shēng​tiān · nepotism

    鸡犬升天 / 雞犬升天

    jī​quǎn​shēng​tiān

    nepotism

    when someone gains power and their relatives or associates benefit or gain influence through their connection

    他一当上经理，那些平时不学无术的亲戚也跟着鸡犬升天，进了公司。

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    created sense