如虎添翼

rú hǔ tiān yì
Literal: "like tiger adding wings"

📖 Meaning

To become even more powerful. Adding strength to something already strong.

📜 Origin Story

From the Three Kingdoms period, describing Zhuge Liang joining Liu Bei's forces.

💡 Example Usage

有了这笔投资,公司如虎添翼。

With this investment, the company is like a tiger with added wings.

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🔤 Quick Facts

  • Chinese: 如虎添翼
  • Pinyin: rú hǔ tiān yì
  • Literal Translation: like tiger adding wings
  • Category: Power
  • Characters: 4