Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning a large or important task has finally been brought to a successful conclusion. It is often used to celebrate the completion of a major project. The literal meaning of the characters ('big merit announce completion') does not directly convey this sense.
f.e.
to have finally completed a major taskto be crowned with success
Examples
- ，大功告成。Jīngguò duō nián de yánjiū, zhège xiàngmù zhōngyú dà gōng gào chéng le.After years of research, this project has finally been completed successfully.
- ，。Zài dàjiā de nǔlì xià, wǒmen zhōngyú dà gōng gào chéng le.With everyone's effort, we have finally succeeded.
- 大功告成，。Zhè zuò dàqiáo de jiànshè dà gōng gào chéng le, dàjiā dōu fēicháng gāoxìng.The construction of this great bridge has been completed successfully, and everyone is very happy.
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