be present in person on the grand occasion

be present in person on the grand occasion

Gong fengqisheng, a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is g ō NGF é ngq í sh è ng, which means experiencing that kind of grand occasion or peaceful and prosperous times. From preface to Tengwang Pavilion.

The origin of Idioms

Preface to Tengwang Pavilion written by Wang Bo of Tang Dynasty: how do you know, when you bow, you win. Preface to Tengwang Pavilion by Wang Bo of Tang Dynasty: I am young and ignorant, but I am lucky to attend this grand banquet.

Idiom usage

To experience the grand occasion by oneself. Example: World Expo, Shanghai, shows the essence of technology and culture in many countries and regions. It is rare for us to have the chance to make the most of such an unprecedented scale activity. Although my sister has always been fond of tea, it's a pity that she hasn't got it, and she still feels it. ——The ninetieth chapter of Jing Hua Yuan by Li Ruzhen in Qing Dynasty

Analysis of Idioms

Synonym: gongfengqisheng