熬出头 áo chū tóu

to make it; to achieve success

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to make it
  2. 2. to achieve success
  3. 3. to break clear of all the troubles and hardships

Characters

Character Meaning
熬 áo HSK 5
to endure; to cook on a slow fire; to decoct
出 chū HSK 1
to go out; to come out
头 tóu HSK 3
head; the top; end