显赫一时 — “To enjoy a brief period of great fame, power, or influence”
显赫一时 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to enjoy a brief period of great fame, power, or influence”. To be renowned for a short while. Literally, “prominent for a time”.
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显赫一时 Pronunciation and Pinyin
显赫一时 Character Breakdown
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那位作曲家凭借其独特的旋律，显赫一时，作品在各大音乐节上备受赞誉。
That composer, with their unique melodies, enjoyed a brief period of prominence, and their works were highly acclaimed at major music festivals.
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More idioms starting with 显
- xiǎn显qīn亲yáng扬míng名bring honor to parents through fame
- xiǎn显xìng姓yáng扬míng名achieve fame and honor
- xiǎn显shān山lù露shuǐ水become prominent, display talent
- xiǎn显wēi微chǎn阐yōu幽reveal subtle and expound obscure truths
- xiǎn显zǔ祖yáng扬míng名bring glory to ancestors and oneself
- xiǎn显zǔ祖yáng扬zōng宗Bring honor and glory to ancestors
- xiǎn显zǔ祖róng荣zōng宗bring glory to ancestors
- xiǎn显ér而yì易jiàn见obvious and easy to see
- xiǎn显hè赫rén人wù物prominent and influential figure
- xiǎn显lù露tóu头jiǎo角show outstanding talent for the first time
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What does 显赫一时 mean?
显赫一时 (xiǎn hè yī shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to enjoy a brief period of great fame, power, or influence”.
How do you pronounce 显赫一时?
显赫一时 is pronounced xiǎn hè yī shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 显赫一时 literally mean?
Literally, 显赫一时 means “prominent for a time”. It is used to mean “to enjoy a brief period of great fame, power, or influence”.
What is the Chinese definition of 显赫一时?
显赫：有名声有权势地位的。在一个短时期内名声权势极大