腾空而起 (téng kōng) — to soar into the sky; (figurative) to rise rapidly in life or career through persistent effort
Definition
A vivid idiom meaning 'to soar into the sky' — used literally for things that leap or rise high (rockets, birds, athletes), and figuratively for someone rising fast in career or status through effort.
idiom
to soar into the sky(figurative) to rise rapidly in life or career through persistent effort
Examples
- 腾空而起，。Huǒ jiàn téng kōng, fēi xiàng tài kōng.The rocket soared into the sky, flying toward space.
- ，腾空而起。Tā píng jiè nǔ lì hé néng lì, zài gōng sī lǐ téng kōng.Through his effort and ability, he skyrocketed within the company.
- 腾空而起，。Zhè jiā chū chuàng qǐ yè qù nián téng kōng, chéng wéi háng yè lǐng tóu yáng.This startup soared into prominence last year, becoming an industry leader.
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