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直上青云
zhí​shàng​qīng​yún

meteoric rise

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
直上青云 直上青雲 zhí​shàng​qīng​yún
meteoric rise
To rise rapidly to a position of great power or success; to achieve the highest honors.

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Cross-References

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  • 青云 qīng​yún

Synonym

  • 平步青云 píng​bù​qīng​yún

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