驾鹤成仙 — “To ascend to heaven on a crane”
驾鹤成仙 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to ascend to heaven on a crane”. To become an immortal (a euphemism for death, to pass away peacefully). Literally, “Ride a crane and become an immortal”.
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驾鹤成仙 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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老王先生一生乐善好施，如今驾鹤成仙，乡亲们都十分怀念他。
Mr. Wang was benevolent all his life; now that he has ascended to heaven on a crane, his fellow villagers all miss him greatly.
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What does 驾鹤成仙 mean?
驾鹤成仙 (jià hè chéng xiān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to ascend to heaven on a crane”.
How do you pronounce 驾鹤成仙?
驾鹤成仙 is pronounced jià hè chéng xiān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 驾鹤成仙 literally mean?
Literally, 驾鹤成仙 means “Ride a crane and become an immortal”. It is used to mean “to ascend to heaven on a crane”.
What is the Chinese definition of 驾鹤成仙?
指死的婉称。