huáng​páo​jiā​shēn

to be made emperor

Senses

黄袍加身/ 黃袍加身 huáng​páo​jiā​shēn to be made emperor

to be acclaimed emperor or seize power through a coup, referring to Zhao Kuangyin being draped in a yellow robe

黄袍加身/ 黃袍加身 huáng​páo​jiā​shēn to have one's hand forced

to be forced into a high position of power or honor against one's will or without prior preparation

References

variant 黄袍加身/黃袍加身 黄袍加体/黃袍加體