玉堂金马 Jade Hall and Golden Gate
Explanation
玉堂金马指汉代的宫殿和宫门，后比喻才学出众而富贵显达。
It refers to the palaces and gates in the Han Dynasty, later used as a metaphor for outstanding talent and wealth.
Origin Story
话说大唐盛世，长安城内人才济济。一位名叫李白的年轻书生，从小饱读诗书，才华横溢，一心想要金榜题名，为国效力。他屡试不第，心中虽然沮丧，但从未放弃自己的理想。一次偶然的机会，他结识了当朝宰相张九龄，张九龄被他的才华深深吸引，大力推荐他进入朝廷。李白从此走上了仕途，步步高升，最终位列朝堂，名满天下，实现了“玉堂金马”的梦想，他常常想起那些年寒窗苦读的时光，感激张九龄的知遇之恩，并且时刻告诫自己要怀抱赤诚之心，为国家和人民服务。他以自己的经历鼓励许多怀才不遇的年轻人，要坚持梦想，永不放弃。
During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Chang'an city was full of talented people. A young scholar named Li Bai, who had read extensively since childhood and possessed overflowing talent, yearned to pass the imperial examinations and serve his country. Despite repeated failures, he never gave up on his dream. By chance, he met the then Prime Minister Zhang Jiuling, who was deeply impressed by his talent and strongly recommended him to the court. Li Bai thus embarked on an official career, steadily rising through the ranks, and eventually achieving a high position in the imperial court and gaining nationwide fame, realizing his dream of "Jade Hall and Golden Gate". He often recalled the years of hard study and was grateful for Zhang Jiuling's support. He always reminded himself to serve the country and people with sincerity. He used his own experience to encourage many talented young people who had not yet found their place to persevere and never give up.
Usage
玉堂金马常用来形容人功成名就，富贵显达。
It is often used to describe someone's success and wealth.
Examples
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他年少有为，二十几岁就位居玉堂金马，令人羡慕不已。
ta nianshao youwei, ershi jisuiji jiu weiju yutang jinma, ling ren xianmu buyi
He was talented and achieved high official position in his twenties, which is enviable.
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凭借过人的才华和努力，他最终走进了玉堂金马，实现了自己的理想。
pingjie guoren de caihua he nuli, ta zhongyu zou jinle yutang jinma, shixianle ziji de lixiang
Through his outstanding talent and efforts, he eventually achieved high positions and realized his ideals.