return home in glory; triumphant homecoming
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to return to one's hometown wearing brocade; to return home in glory after achieving success and wealth
literaryOriginally from ancient Chinese literature. Often used to describe someone who has made a fortune or gained high status and returns to their hometown to share their success. Can carry a slightly boastful connotation.
Tā他
gōng功
chéng成
míng名
jiù就
hòu后
，
jué决
dìng定
yī衣
jǐn锦
huán还
xiāng乡
，
bào报
dá答
xiāng乡
qīn亲
。
After achieving fame and success, he decided to return to his hometown in glory to repay the villagers.
Gǔ古
rén人
shí十
fēn分
zhòng重
shì视
yī衣
jǐn锦
huán还
xiāng乡
，
rèn认
wéi为
zhè这
shì是
rén人
shēng生
de的
yī一
dà大
róng荣
yào耀
。
Ancient people placed great importance on returning home in glory, considering it one of life's great honors.
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Zhè这
wèi位
qǐ企
yè业
jiā家
zài在
shì事
yè业
yǒu有
chéng成
hòu后
，
dài带
zhe着
jù巨
zī资
yī衣
jǐn锦
huán还
xiāng乡
，
tóu投
zī资
jiàn建
shè设
jiā家
xiāng乡
。
After achieving business success, this entrepreneur returned to his hometown in glory with huge investments to build up his native place.