錦上添花

gam2 soeng6 tim1 faa1

lit. add flowers to brocade (idiom) · fig. to give sth additional splendor · to provide the crowning touch

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. add flowers to brocade (idiom)
  2. fig. to give sth additional splendor
  3. to provide the crowning touch
  4. (derog.) to benefit sb who is already well off

Written Forms

錦上添花Traditional · Main Form
锦上添花Alternate Form

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