功高盖主

gōng gāo gài zhǔ

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Definitions

1. lit. one's accomplishments overshadow the authority of the sovereign (idiom)
2. fig. to be so influential that one rivals one's leader

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Child Words of 功高盖主

• 主 主 zhǔ: owner
• 功 功 gōng: meritorious deed or service
• 盖 盖 gài: lid
• 高 高 gāo: high