展翅 (zhǎn chì) — to spread one's wings; to take flight
Definition
A vivid verb meaning to spread the wings and take flight, often used figuratively for launching into a new chapter (e.g. a career).
verb
to spread one's wingsto take flight
Examples
- 展翅。Xiǎo niǎo zhǎn chì fēi xiàng tiān kōng.The little bird spread its wings and flew toward the sky.
- 。Xióng yīng zài tiān kōng zhōng zhǎn le yí cì chì.The eagle spread its wings once in the sky.
- 展翅，。Tā zhōng yú zhǎn chì le, kāi shǐ le xīn de shì yè.He finally spread his wings and started a new career.
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