月中折桂 — “To achieve great academic success or high honors”
月中折桂 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to achieve great academic success or high honors”. To pass a difficult examination with flying colors; to excel and gain distinction. Literally, “Pluck a cassia branch from the moon”.
月中折桂 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 月中折桂 mean?
月中折桂 (yuè zhōng shé guì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to achieve great academic success or high honors”.
How do you pronounce 月中折桂?
月中折桂 is pronounced yuè zhōng shé guì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 月中折桂 literally mean?
Literally, 月中折桂 means “Pluck a cassia branch from the moon”. It is used to mean “to achieve great academic success or high honors”.
What is the Chinese definition of 月中折桂?
在月亮中折桂树枝。比喻科举及第。