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升堂入室

shēngtángrùshì

lit. to reach the main room and enter the chamber (idiom) / fig. to gradually attain proficiency / to attain a higher level

Character Breakdown

升
shēng
to advance; to arise; to hoist, to raise
HSK 5
堂
táng
hall, large room; government office; cousins
HSK 6
入
rù
to enter, to come in; to join
HSK 4
室
shì
house, home; room, chamber
HSK 2

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