Definition & Meaning

gain fame and fortune; (of a poor and obscure person) rise to power and position

Word usage

Words with fa ji

fā jì

发 迹

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v.gain fame and fortune; (of a poor and obscure person) rise to power and position
- fā jì jīng lì
  发迹经历
  success story
- tā kào zǒu sī jūn huǒ fā jì
  他靠走私军火发迹。
  He makes a fortune by smuggling munitions.
- tā fā jì huán xiāng róng guī gù lǐ
  他发迹还乡，荣归故里。
  He came home a rich man, covered in glory.
synonym
fā dá发达 fā cái发财 fā jiā发家
antonym
pò chǎn破产 lún luò沦落 chù luò黜落

Word usage

Separable word
"发" and "迹" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 他因为做生意发了迹。
  He has gained fame and fortune by his business.
- 他是怎么发的迹？
  How did he gain fame and fortune?

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