黄袍加体 — “To be acclaimed as a leader or ruler”
黄袍加体 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be acclaimed as a leader or ruler”. Often by one's subordinates or followers, signifying an unexpected ascent to a position of supreme authority. Literally, “yellow robe added to body”.
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黄袍加体 Pronunciation and Pinyin
黄袍加体 Character Breakdown
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在这次团队项目中，小李凭借出色的表现，被大家一致推举为项目负责人，颇有黄袍加体的意味。
In this team project, Xiao Li's exceptional performance led to him being unanimously elected as the project leader, somewhat akin to being 'enthroned' by his peers.
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What does 黄袍加体 mean?
黄袍加体 (huáng páo jiā tǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be acclaimed as a leader or ruler”.
How do you pronounce 黄袍加体?
黄袍加体 is pronounced huáng páo jiā tǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 黄袍加体 literally mean?
Literally, 黄袍加体 means “yellow robe added to body”. It is used to mean “to be acclaimed as a leader or ruler”.
What is the Chinese definition of 黄袍加体?
比喻发动政变获得成功。同“黄袍加身”。