折
桂
z
h
é
g
u
ì
Definitions
1. to win the laurels
2. to pass an imperial examination
3. to win a championship
Components
折
zhé
–
to break
桂
Guì
–
surname Gui
Related Words
蟾宫折桂
chán gōng zhé guì
–
lit. plucking a branch of osmanthus from the Toad Palace (i.e. the moon)