一人得道，雞犬升天

jat1 jan4 dak1 dou6 ，gai1 hyun2 sing1 tin1

lit. when a person attains enlightenment and immortality, even his chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven with him (idiom) · fig. when somebody attains a position of power and influence, their relatives and friends also benefit

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Meanings

  1. lit. when a person attains enlightenment and immortality, even his chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven with him (idiom)
  2. fig. when somebody attains a position of power and influence, their relatives and friends also benefit

Written Forms

一人得道，雞犬升天Traditional · Main Form
一人得道，鸡犬升天Alternate Form

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