A high-ranking official who suffers an injury (like breaking an arm, historically from a fall from a horse) but still attains or maintains a prominent position; often used to describe a mishap befalling a dignitary.
他虽然在早年经历过一次严重的意外，几乎折臂，但凭借非凡的意志和智慧，最终在行业内取得了折臂三公的成就。
Although he experienced a serious accident in his early years, almost breaking his arm, with extraordinary will and wisdom, he eventually achieved great success in the industry, akin to a high official's accomplishment despite a mishap.
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