功高盖主

gōng gāo gài zhǔ

Definisi

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

Kata penyusun 功高盖主

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