Definition
This chengyu originates from the Analects, where it describes the stages of learning: first entering the outer hall, then the inner chamber. It means to gradually reach a higher level of proficiency or achievement in a field, especially in studies, art, or a profession. The focus is on the progress and depth of understanding, not just initial entry.
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to reach a higher level of proficiency through gradual progressto attain mastery step by step
Examples
- ，登堂入室。Tā zài shūfǎ shàng kǔliàn shí nián, rújīn zhōngyú dēng táng rù shì.After ten years of hard practice in calligraphy, he has finally reached a higher level of proficiency.
- 登堂入室，。Xuéxí Hànyǔ cóng jīchǔ dào dēng táng rù shì, xūyào chí zhī yǐ héng de nǔlì.Learning Chinese from the basics to a high level requires persistent effort.
- 登堂入室，。Zhè wèi niánqīng kēxuéjiā yǐjīng dēng táng rù shì, zài liàngzǐ wùlǐ lǐngyù zuò chū le zhòngyào gòngxiàn.This young scientist has reached a high level of mastery and made important contributions in the field of quantum physics.
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