攀蟾折桂 — “To achieve outstanding success or gain high honors”
攀蟾折桂 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to achieve outstanding success or gain high honors”. Particularly in competitive academic endeavors or examinations, metaphorically referring to the arduous path to distinction. Literally, “Climb the toad and pluck the cassia”.
攀蟾折桂 Pronunciation and Pinyin
攀蟾折桂 Character Breakdown
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What does 攀蟾折桂 mean?
攀蟾折桂 (pān chán shé guì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to achieve outstanding success or gain high honors”.
How do you pronounce 攀蟾折桂?
攀蟾折桂 is pronounced pān chán shé guì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 攀蟾折桂 literally mean?
Literally, 攀蟾折桂 means “Climb the toad and pluck the cassia”. It is used to mean “to achieve outstanding success or gain high honors”.
What is the Chinese definition of 攀蟾折桂?
攀登蟾宫，折取月桂。喻科举登第。