黃袍加身

wong4 pou4 gaa1 san1

lit. to take the yellow gown (idiom) · fig. to be made emperor · to take the crown

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to take the yellow gown (idiom)
  2. fig. to be made emperor
  3. to take the crown

Written Forms

黃袍加身Traditional · Main Form
黄袍加身Alternate Form

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