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dōng 东 shān 山 zài 再 qǐ 起

东山再起 dōng shān zài qǐ

to stage a comeback; to return to power or success after a setback

Literally: east mountain again rise

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Origin

From the Book of Jin: Xie An retired to Dongshan (East Mountain) for years, then returned to office and led the state to victory at the Fei River.

How to use it

Predicate; neutral to positive. Often 希望有一天能东山再起.

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  1. 公司虽然倒闭了，但他相信自己一定能东山再起。
    Gōngsī suīrán dǎobì le, dàn tā xiāngxìn zìjǐ yīdìng néng dōng shān zài qǐ.
    Though the company went under, he believes he'll stage a comeback.
    company although go-bankrupt (particle), but he believe self certainly can east mountain again rise
  2. 这位老运动员休息两年以后东山再起，又拿了冠军。
    Zhè wèi lǎo yùndòngyuán xiūxi liǎng nián yǐhòu dōng shān zài qǐ, yòu ná le guànjūn.
    After a two-year break this veteran athlete made a comeback and won the title again.
    this (measure) old athlete rest two year after east mountain again rise, again take (particle) champion

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