파견성접 破茧成蝶

This expression originates from the biological process where a caterpillar must undergo a grueling period of reconstruction inside a cramped, restrictive cocoon. Only by tearing through that shell—a process that requires immense struggle—can it emerge as a butterfly. In classical literature, this metaphor describes the evolution of an ordinary person into an extraordinary talent through rigorous training or adversity. In a modern context, it resonates with the journey of reclaiming one's value from oppressive environments. The act of tearing the cocoon represents a necessary struggle to sever ties with the past and facilitate a new birth. Without the friction of the struggle, the butterfly's wings would never be strong enough to fly.