东山再起

東山再起
dōngshānzàiqǐ
idiom #16,357

Meanings

  1. 1 to make a comeback
  2. 2 to stage a return to power

Examples

Tā pòchǎn hòu yòu dōngshānzàiqǐ, chuàngbàn le xīn gōngsī.
After going bankrupt, he made a comeback and founded a new company.
Hěn duō rén dōu bù kànhǎo tā, dàn tā zuìzhōng dōngshānzàiqǐ le.
Many people didn't believe in him, but he ultimately made a comeback.

Tips

history
From the story of Xie An (), an Eastern Jin Dynasty official who retired to Mount Dongshan (). He was later called back to serve and led the famous victory at the Battle of Fei River (383 AD).
usage
Always positive — implies a triumphant return after a setback. Used for careers, businesses, sports, and politics.

Stroke Order

dōng
shān
zài