Definition
This four-character idiom (成语) comes from a Tang-dynasty poem by Meng Jiao describing the elation of passing the imperial exam. Today it means to be riding high — feeling proud and satisfied after a major success, often in one's career or personal life. It's used as a predicate or adverbial phrase and cannot be split or conjugated.
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to be very pleased with one's successto be on the crest of a wave
Examples
- ，春风得意。Tā zuìjìn shēngzhí jiāxīn, zhēnshi chūn fēng dé yì.He recently got a promotion and a raise — he's really riding high.
- 春风得意。chūn fēng dé yì de tā zǒuqǐ lù lái dōu dài zhe fēng.He walked with a spring in his step, full of pride and success.
- ，春风得意，。Gōngsī shàngshì hòu, lǎobǎn chūn fēng dé yì, dàochù yǎnjiǎng.After the company went public, the boss was on top of the world, giving speeches everywhere.
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