功高盖主

gōng gāo gài zhǔ

Definições

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

Palavras componentes de 功高盖主

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