蟾宫扳桂 — “To achieve outstanding academic success”
蟾宫扳桂 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to achieve outstanding academic success”. Especially by passing competitive examinations with distinction. Literally, “To pluck the cassia in the Moon Palace”.
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What does 蟾宫扳桂 mean?
蟾宫扳桂 (chán gōng bān guì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to achieve outstanding academic success”.
How do you pronounce 蟾宫扳桂?
蟾宫扳桂 is pronounced chán gōng bān guì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 蟾宫扳桂 literally mean?
Literally, 蟾宫扳桂 means “to pluck the cassia in the Moon Palace”. It is used to mean “to achieve outstanding academic success”.
What is the Chinese definition of 蟾宫扳桂?
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