We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「一舉成名」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The idiom 「一舉成名」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Originally it meant that once one passed the imperial examination, one would become famous all over the world. The latter refers to becoming famous overnight.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yī jǔ chéng míng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yat1 geui2 sing4 ming4
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
