蟾宫折桂 — “Pluck a cassia branch in the Toad Palace (Moon Palace)”
蟾宫折桂 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to achieve great success, especially in a competitive examination or an important endeavor; to pass with flying colors”. Literally, “Pluck a cassia branch in the Toad Palace (Moon Palace)”.
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Origin and Story of 蟾宫折桂
During the Taishi reign of Emperor Wu of Jin, Cui Hong, the Minister of Personnel, recommended Xi Shen to be the Left Prime Minister. Later, when Xi Shen became the Governor of Yongzhou, Emperor Wu of Jin asked for his self-assessment.
He replied, "I am like a branch of cassia in the moon palace, and a piece of precious jade on Kunlun Mountain." Emperor Wu of Jin laughed heartily and praised him.
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What does 蟾宫折桂 mean?
蟾宫折桂 (chán gōng zhé guì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to achieve great success, especially in a competitive examination or an important endeavor; to pass with flying colors”.
How do you pronounce 蟾宫折桂?
蟾宫折桂 is pronounced chán gōng zhé guì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 蟾宫折桂 literally mean?
Literally, 蟾宫折桂 means “Pluck a cassia branch in the Toad Palace (Moon Palace)”. It is used to mean “to achieve great success, especially in a competitive examination or an important endeavor; to pass with flying colors”.
Where does 蟾宫折桂 come from?
蟾宫折桂 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 蟾宫折桂?
蟾宫：月宫。攀折月宫桂花。科举时代比喻应考得中。