Definition
青云直上 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'to go straight up into the blue clouds.' It is used to describe a person's career or status rising rapidly and smoothly, like a rocket. You can use it to praise someone's fast promotion or success, but be careful not to use it for general upward movement — it specifically refers to career or social advancement.
idiom
meteoric rise in one's careerrapid promotion
Examples
- ，。Tā zhè jǐ nián qīng yún zhí shàng, yǐjīng dāng shàng le zǒng jīnglǐ.He has had a meteoric rise in recent years and is already the general manager.
- 青云直上，。Nà wèi niánqīng guānyuán qīng yún zhí shàng, yǐnqǐ le dàjiā de guānzhù.That young official's rapid rise attracted everyone's attention.
- ，青云直上。Tā píngjiè cáihuá hé nǔlì, zài shìyè shàng qīng yún zhí shàng.Relying on her talent and hard work, she has soared in her career.
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