扶摇直上
扶摇直上 (fú yáo zhí shàng) literally means “whirlwind spiraling straight up” and expresses “rise rapidly; soar straight up”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
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Rise rapidly; soar straight up
Pronunciation: fú yáo zhí shàng Literal meaning: Whirlwind spiraling straight up
Origin & Usage
扶摇 is a whirlwind that spirals upward, and in the Zhuangzi the vast Peng bird beats along it to ninety thousand li: 抟扶摇而上者九万里. To go straight (直) up (上) on it is therefore not to climb but to be carried, and the wind is doing the work. That is the picture Chinese keeps. Share prices, reputations and careers, with the implication of a rise too fast and too smooth to have been walked.
Examples
English: "Stock prices soared after the announcement."
Chinese: 公告后股价扶摇直上。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 扶摇直上 mean in English?
扶摇直上 (fú yáo zhí shàng) literally translates to “Whirlwind spiraling straight up” and is used to express “Rise rapidly; soar straight up”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 扶摇直上 used?
Situation: Stock prices soared after the announcement.
What is the pinyin for 扶摇直上?
The pinyin pronunciation for 扶摇直上 is “fú yáo zhí shàng”.