升堂入室 shēng táng rù shì

fig. to gradually attain proficiency

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. to gradually attain proficiency
  2. 2. to attain a higher level
  3. 3. lit. to reach the main room and enter the chamber (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
升 shēng HSK 5
to ascend; to promote; to rise in rank
堂 táng HSK 6
(main) hall; large room for a specific purpose
入 rù HSK 4
to enter; to go into; to join
室 shì HSK 2
room; work unit; family or clan