大红大紫

大紅大紫
dàhóngdàzǐ
phrase #25,610

Meanings

  1. 1 to hit the big time
  2. 2 to become very popular
  3. 3 to achieve great fame and success

Examples

HSK 7-9
Zhèwèi gēshǒu zuìjìn dàhóngdàzǐ, yǎnchànghuì chǎng chǎng bàomǎn.
This singer has become hugely popular lately, with every concert sold out.
HSK 7-9
Tā zài diànshìjù lǐ chūyǎn nǚ zhǔjué hòu, xùnsù dàhóngdàzǐ.
After playing the lead role in a TV drama, she quickly shot to fame.

Tips

culture
(red) and (purple) are both auspicious, high-status colors in Chinese culture. Red symbolizes luck and celebration; purple was the color of imperial officials. Together they evoke extreme prestige and fame.
memory
Picture someone walking a red carpet wearing purple - that is someone who has truly hit the big time.

Stroke Order

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