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Definition
To rise to prominence, wealth, or power from humble beginnings.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the transition from obscurity or poverty to sudden wealth and social status. It carries a slightly dramatic undertone, often implying that the success was rapid or transformative. It is frequently used when discussing the life stories of self-made entrepreneurs or historical figures.
Examples
After he became successful, he didn't even recognize his old friends.
How do you think he rose to fame and fortune?
Related words
Common phrases
history of one's rise to fame
after becoming successful
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple career promotions or minor salary increases. It is reserved for significant, life-changing shifts in fortune that make someone a notable figure.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
