古代的讀書人都希望能考中進士，光宗耀祖。
Scholars in ancient times all hoped to pass the Jinshi exam to bring honor to their ancestors.
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Example sentences
他希望能做出一番大事業，光宗耀祖。
他希望能做出一番大事业，光宗耀祖。
He hopes to achieve great things and bring honor to his ancestors.
Usage Notes
A traditional Chinese idiom expressing the desire to elevate the status of one's family and lineage through personal success.
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