飛黃騰達 fēi huáng téng dá

lit. the divine steed Feihuang gallops (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
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Definitions

  1. 1. lit. the divine steed Feihuang gallops (idiom)
  2. 2. fig. to achieve meteoric success in one's career

Characters

Character Meaning
飛 fēi
to fly
黃 huáng
yellow; surname Huang or Hwang; pornographic
騰 téng
to clear; to vacate; to soar
達 dá
to reach; to attain; to communicate