bou6 bou6 gou1 sing1步步高昇步步高升
Jyutpingbou6 bou6 gou1 sing1
Yalebouh bouh gōu sīng
Definition
To rise steadily; to be continuously promoted or attain higher positions.
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How it's used
Commonly used as a New Year greeting or a formal blessing for someone starting a new job or business venture. It carries a strong connotation of professional success and climbing the social or corporate ladder. While it sounds formal, it is frequently used in casual settings to express genuine well wishes for a friend's future.
Examples
Wishing you onward and upward this year, and to make more money.
Ever since he got promoted, he has been moving onward and upward.
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Grammar guides
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