黄袍加身
huáng​páo​jiā​shēn

drafted

  • created sense approved 黄袍加身/黃袍加身 · huáng​páo​jiā​shēn · drafted

    黄袍加身 / 黃袍加身

    huáng​páo​jiā​shēn

    drafted

    to be pushed or acclaimed into a position of leadership or responsibility by others, often unexpectedly

    他本不想担任工会主席，但在大家的极力推荐下，也只能黄袍加身了。

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  • created sense approved 黄袍加身/黃袍加身 · huáng​páo​jiā​shēn · enthroned

    黄袍加身 / 黃袍加身

    huáng​páo​jiā​shēn

    enthroned

    to be proclaimed emperor, historically referring to the act of being draped in a yellow robe by supporters to signify taking the crown

    赵匡胤在陈桥兵变中黄袍加身，结束了五代十国的混乱局面。

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