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更上一層樓
简 更上一层楼 · 繁 更上一層樓Mandarin · pinyin gèng shàng yī céng lóu
Meanings
- to take it up a notch
- to bring it up a level
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4–4–1–2–2 · geng4 shang4 yi1 ceng2 lou2
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
gang3 soeng5 jat1 cang4 lau4
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gang3 soeng5 jat1 cang4 lau4
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phrase
- (figurative) strive for a greater achievement (similar to 'take it to the next level')
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