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一人得道，雞犬升天
简 一人得道，鸡犬升天 · 繁 一人得道，雞犬升天Mandarin · pinyin yī rén dé dào , jī quǎn shēng tiān
Meanings
- (lit.) when a person attains enlightenment and immortality, even his chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven with him (idiom)
- (fig.) when somebody attains a position of power and influence, their relatives and friends also benefit
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jat1 jan4 dak1 dou6 ，gai1 hyun2 sing1 tin1
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