蟾宫折桂

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   lit. plucking a branch of osmanthus from the Toad Palace (i.e. the moon)

   • chángōngzhéguìshìgǔdàikējǔkǎoshìzhōngzhuàngyuándeměichēng.

     蟾宫折桂是古代科举考试中状元的美称。🔊

     "Toad palace plucking the osmanthus" is a beautiful term for the top scorer in ancient civil service examinations.

2. 貳动verb

   fig. to succeed in the imperial examination

   • tāchángōngzhéguì,quánjiādōuhěngāoxìng.

     他蟾宫折桂，全家都很高兴。🔊

     He passed the imperial examination with top honors, and the whole family was delighted.