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挂印悬牌 — “To take up an official post”

挂印悬牌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to take up an official post”. To assume an official appointment or position. Literally, “Hang the official seal and display the public notice”.

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挂印悬牌 Pronunciation and Pinyin

挂印悬牌 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
挂
guà9to hang, suspend, or worry
印
yìn6print, seal, impression
悬
xuán11hang, suspend
牌
pái12sign, brand, cards, shield

Example Sentence with 挂印悬牌

他从小勤奋好学,将来一定能挂印悬牌,为社会做出贡献。
He has been diligent and eager to learn since childhood, and will surely take up an official post and contribute to society in the future.

Idioms Related to 挂印悬牌

More idioms starting with 挂

  • guà挂yī一lòu漏wàn万mention a few, omit many
  • guà挂guān冠guī归qù去resign from office and return home
  • guà挂guān冠guī归yǐn隐resign from office and retreat into seclusion
  • guà挂guān冠qiú求qù去resign from office and retire
  • guà挂guān冠ér而qù去resign from an official post
  • guà挂guān冠ér而guī归Resign from office and return home
  • guà挂xí席wéi为mén门humble dwelling of a hermit
  • guà挂dēng灯jié结cǎi彩Decorate festively with lanterns and streamers
  • guà挂yáng羊tóu头mài卖gǒu狗ròu肉deceive with false advertising
  • guà挂yáng羊tóu头,,mài卖gǒu狗ròu肉advertise one thing, sell another
  • guà挂dù肚qiān牵xīn心deeply worried and anxious
  • guà挂dù肚qiān牵cháng肠deeply worried and anxious

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Questions about 挂印悬牌

What does 挂印悬牌 mean?

挂印悬牌 (guà yìn xuán pái) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to take up an official post”.

How do you pronounce 挂印悬牌?

挂印悬牌 is pronounced guà yìn xuán pái in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 挂印悬牌 literally mean?

Literally, 挂印悬牌 means “Hang the official seal and display the public notice”. It is used to mean “to take up an official post”.

What is the Chinese definition of 挂印悬牌?

悬:挂。高挂官印、告牌(旧时官府用以喻示下级或百姓的告示牌)。指担任官职。

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