凌云 (Líng yún) — to soar to the clouds; to reach the clouds (fig. of ambition or spirit)
Definition
Literary verb meaning 'to soar to the clouds' — used almost entirely in figurative contexts (志向, 气势) to describe lofty ambition, spirit, or grandeur. Rare in everyday speech; mostly found in writing, slogans, and titles.
verb
to soar to the cloudsto reach the clouds (fig. of ambition or spirit)
Examples
- 凌云，。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù zhuàng zhì Líng yún, xiǎng yào dāng yǔ háng yuán.He has had soaring aspirations since childhood and wanted to become an astronaut.
- ，。Xióng yīng líng guò yún, zì yóu áo xiáng.The eagle soared through the clouds, flying freely.
- 凌云，。Zhè bù zuò pǐn qì shì Líng yún, lìng rén zhèn hàn.This work has a majestic spirit that reaches the clouds, truly stunning.
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