上岸

shàng àn
Dictionary entry
to go ashore; to climb ashore

What does 上岸 mean?

上岸 (shàng àn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to go ashore; to climb ashore
2(fig.) to achieve a stable and secure life after a period of struggle (e.g. to get a government job, be admitted to a desirable university, or finally pay off one's debts)

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How to pronounce 上岸

上岸
shàng àn
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