tang4 daat6騰達腾达
Jyutpingtang4 daat6
Yaletàhng daaht
Definition
To rise to a high position, become prosperous, or be on the rise.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal or literary weight, often appearing in idioms like 平步騰達 to describe rapid career advancement. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation to describe simple growth or success. When used, it implies a significant, high-level achievement rather than just doing well.
Examples
His career has been soaring these past few years, he is really impressive.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct synonym for general success, but it specifically refers to rising in status or career, not just being happy or wealthy.
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