水鬼升城隍 (seoi2 gwai2 sing1 sing4 wong4): describes a person who was in a low ranking position (in work or life) who is now intoxicated with success | Cantonese Dictionary

seoi2 gwai2 sing1 sing4 wong4水鬼升城隍

Jyutpingseoi2 gwai2 sing1 sing4 wong4

Yaleséui gwái sīng sìngh wòngh

Definition

describes a person who was in a low ranking position (in work or life) who is now intoxicated with success; a small man having greatness thrust upon him

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