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English

1. lit. to break through a cocoon and turn into a butterfly (idiom)
2. fig. to emerge strong after a period of struggle
3. to get to a better place after going through difficult period

Examples

• 经过多年的刻苦训练，她终于破茧成蝶，赢得了冠军。

  After many years of grueling training, she finally made a breakthrough and won the championship.

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