东山再起 (dōng shān zài qǐ) — to stage a comeback, to return to a previous position of success or power after a setback
Definition
A chengyu meaning to recover and regain former power after a fall — used for people, companies, or political figures returning after defeat or bankruptcy.
idiom
to stage a comebackto return to a previous position of success or power after a setback
Examples
- ，东山再起。Tā suī rán shī bài le, dàn xiāng xìn zǒng yǒu yì tiān huì dōng shān zài qǐ.Although he failed, he believes that one day he will stage a comeback.
- 东山再起，。Zhè jiā gōng sī pò chǎn hòu jìng rán dōng shān zài qǐ, ràng suǒ yǒu rén gǎn dào jīng yà.This company actually staged a comeback after bankruptcy, surprising everyone.
- ，东山再起。Zhè wèi lǎo jiàng zài cì chū zhēng, zhǔn bèi dōng shān zài qǐ.This veteran general is going to war again, ready to stage a comeback.
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