升堂入室

shēng táng rù shì

Dictionary entry

lit. to reach the main room and enter the chamber (idiom)

What does 升堂入室 mean?

升堂入室 (shēng táng rù shì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1lit. to reach the main room and enter the chamber (idiom)

2fig. to gradually attain proficiency

3to attain a higher level

Character breakdown

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升shēngto ascend; to rise · to promote; to elevate 堂táng(main) hall · large room for a specific purpose 入rùto enter; to go into · to join; to become a member of 室Shìsurname Shi

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升堂入室

shēng táng rù shì

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