jǐn
róng
guī

idiom
variant
literary

Meaning of 衣锦荣归

衣锦荣归 means to return to one's hometown in glory and honor; to come back to one's native place after achieving fame and fortune. Pronounced yī jǐn róng guī.

  • to return to one's hometown in glory and honor; to come back to one's native place after achieving fame and fortune

Definitions & Examples

Jiāng
jūn
zhàn
shèng
guī
lái
 
jǐn
róng
guī
 
shòu
dào
quán
chéng
bǎi
xìng
de
liè
huān
yíng
 

The general returned victorious from battle, coming home in glory, and received a warm welcome from all the citizens.

jiā
shí
nián
 
jīn
zhōng
jǐn
róng
guī
 
lìng
bèi
gǎn
xīn
wèi
 

He had been away from home for ten years, and now finally returned in glory, bringing great comfort to his parents.