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.

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.