


鹏抟鹢退 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes the fluctuating fortunes”. Advancements, and setbacks in one's professional career or public service. Literally, “Roc soaring, seabird retreating”.

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Open the tool →鹏抟鹢退 (péng tuán yì tuì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes the fluctuating fortunes”.
鹏抟鹢退 is pronounced péng tuán yì tuì in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 鹏抟鹢退 means “Roc soaring, seabird retreating”. It is used to mean “describes the fluctuating fortunes”.
喻指宦海的浮沉,仕途的进退。