chū
jiàng
xiàng

idiom

Meaning of 出将入相

出将入相 means to be equally capable as a general on the battlefield and a minister in court; to hold a high-ranking official position. Pronounced chū jiàng rù xiàng.

  • to be equally capable as a general on the battlefield and a minister in court
  • to hold a high-ranking official position

Definitions & Examples

Zhū
Liàng
shì
shǐ
shàng
chū
jiàng
xiàng
de
diǎn
fàn
 

Zhuge Liang is a historical model of someone who excelled both as a general and a minister.

yǒu
móu
lüè
yòu
néng
dài
bīng
 
kān
chēng
chū
jiàng
xiàng
zhī
cái
 

He possesses both strategic wisdom and military leadership, truly a talent who could serve as both a general and a minister.