升堂入室

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   lit. to reach the main room and enter the chamber (idiom)

   • tāshēngtángrùshì,xuédàolehěnduōzhīshi.

     他升堂入室，学到了很多知识。🔊

     He reached an advanced level and learned a great deal of knowledge.

2. 貳动verb

   fig. to gradually attain proficiency

   • tāshēngtángrùshì,chéngwéileyīmíngyōuxiùdehuàjiā.

     他升堂入室，成为了一名优秀的画家。🔊

     He advanced through the stages of mastery and became an excellent painter.

3. 參动verb

   to attain a higher level

   • tādeshūfǎyǐjīngshēngtángrùshìle.

     他的书法已经升堂入室了。🔊

     His calligraphy has reached a high level of mastery.