飞黄腾达 fēihuángténgdá meteoric success Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 飞黄 飛黃 fēihuáng mythical horse legendary divine horse from Chinese mythology, associated with rapid speed and professional success腾达 騰達 téngdá to rise in status to advance rapidly in one's career; to rise to a high position; to prosper or thrive