中流击枻 — “Strike the oar in mid-stream”
中流击枻 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to demonstrate strong resolve and make vigorous efforts towards self-improvement or achieving a significant goal, especially in challenging situations”. Literally, “Strike the oar in mid-stream”.
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What does 中流击枻 mean?
中流击枻 (zhōng liú jī yì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to demonstrate strong resolve and make vigorous efforts towards self-improvement or achieving a significant goal, especially in challenging situations”.
How do you pronounce 中流击枻?
中流击枻 is pronounced zhōng liú jī yì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 中流击枻 literally mean?
Literally, 中流击枻 means “Strike the oar in mid-stream”. It is used to mean “to demonstrate strong resolve and make vigorous efforts towards self-improvement or achieving a significant goal, especially in challenging situations”.
What is the Chinese definition of 中流击枻?
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