蛟龙得水 — “Like a mythical dragon gaining access to water”

蛟龙得水 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Like a mythical dragon gaining access to water”. A talented person finds an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and achieve great success, or to escape from a difficult situation. Literally, “Flood dragon obtains water”.

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蛟龙得水 Pronunciation and Pinyin

蛟龙得水 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
蛟	jiāo	12	in ancient myths
龙	lóng	5	mythical divine creature
得	dé	11	obtain, must, or suitable
水	shuǐ	4	water, liquid, river, juice

Example Sentence with 蛟龙得水

经过多年的努力，他终于在新的岗位上蛟龙得水，展现出非凡的领导才能。

After years of effort, he finally found his stride in his new position, demonstrating extraordinary leadership skills.

Origin and Story of 蛟龙得水

During the Northern Wei dynasty, the imperial court planned a southern expedition and urgently needed talented generals. Shangshu Li Chong was assigned the task of selecting commanders.

A minor official named Yang Dayan requested to lead the army. Li Chong initially doubted him due to his limited experience.

In response, Yang Dayan performed an astonishing display of his agility, running as swift as if flying, and showcased his formidable martial arts skills.

Impressed by his prowess, Li Chong immediately appointed him as the chief commander.

Yang Dayan subsequently achieved a significant victory, proving himself to be like a 'flood dragon obtaining water,' finally getting the opportunity to fully display his extraordinary talents.