改换门楣 — “To elevate one's family's social status”
改换门楣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to elevate one's family's social status”. To raise one's social standing or improve family prestige. Literally, “Change the lintel of the door”.
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改换门楣 Pronunciation and Pinyin
改换门楣 Character Breakdown
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经过他多年的努力，家族的生意终于有了起色，也算是改换了门楣
After years of his diligent efforts, the family business finally took a turn for the better, which could be considered as elevating their family's social status.
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Synonyms of 改换门楣
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Open the tool →Questions about 改换门楣
What does 改换门楣 mean?
改换门楣 (gǎi huàn mén méi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to elevate one's family's social status”.
How do you pronounce 改换门楣?
改换门楣 is pronounced gǎi huàn mén méi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 改换门楣 literally mean?
Literally, 改换门楣 means “Change the lintel of the door”. It is used to mean “to elevate one's family's social status”.
What is the Chinese definition of 改换门楣?
门楣：门框上的横木。改变门第出身，提高家庭的社会地位。