如日中天 (rú rì zhōng tiān) — at the zenith of one's power, influence, or career; in the ascendant
Definition
A chengyu describing someone's power, fame, or career at its absolute peak — like the sun at noon, highest and brightest. It is stronger and more literary than just saying someone is 'successful'.
idiom
at the zenith of one's powerinfluenceor careerin the ascendant
Examples
- 如日中天，。Tā rú jīn de shì yè rú rì zhōng tiān, shì gōng sī lǐ zuì nián qīng de fù zǒng cái.His career is now at its zenith—he is the youngest vice president in the company.
- 如日中天，。Zhè jiā gōng sī de shì chǎng fèn é rú rì zhōng tiān, jìng zhēng duì shǒu hěn nán chāo yuè.This company's market share is soaring; competitors find it very hard to surpass.
- 如日中天。Tā rú rì zhōng tiān de míng qì ràng gè dà pǐn pái zhēng xiāng yāo qǐng tā zuò dài yán rén.His fame, at its peak, makes major brands vie to invite him as their spokesperson.
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