穿荆度棘 — “To traverse thorny paths”
穿荆度棘 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to traverse thorny paths”. To endure hardships and overcome great difficulties. Literally, “Pierce thorns cross brambles”.
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为了完成这项科学研究，科学家们甘愿穿荆度棘，付出了巨大的努力。
To complete this scientific research, the scientists were willing to brave thorny paths and made tremendous efforts.
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What does 穿荆度棘 mean?
穿荆度棘 (chuān jīng dù jí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to traverse thorny paths”.
How do you pronounce 穿荆度棘?
穿荆度棘 is pronounced chuān jīng dù jí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 穿荆度棘 literally mean?
Literally, 穿荆度棘 means “Pierce thorns cross brambles”. It is used to mean “to traverse thorny paths”.
What is the Chinese definition of 穿荆度棘?
穿：穿越；度：通“渡”，越过。穿越荆棘丛生的地带。形容旅途艰辛