发扬蹈厉 — “To be vigorous and full of spirit”
发扬蹈厉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be vigorous and full of spirit”. Energetic and resolute. Literally, “to display vigorous treading”.
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发扬蹈厉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
发扬蹈厉 Character Breakdown
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尽管面临重重困难，他依然发扬蹈厉，决心克服一切挑战。
Despite numerous difficulties, he remained vigorous and resolute, determined to overcome all challenges.
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What does 发扬蹈厉 mean?
发扬蹈厉 (fā yáng dǎo lì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be vigorous and full of spirit”.
How do you pronounce 发扬蹈厉?
发扬蹈厉 is pronounced fā yáng dǎo lì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 发扬蹈厉 literally mean?
Literally, 发扬蹈厉 means “to display vigorous treading”. It is used to mean “to be vigorous and full of spirit”.
What is the Chinese definition of 发扬蹈厉?
原指周初《武》乐的舞蹈动作。手足发扬，蹈地而猛烈，象征太公望辅助武王伐纣时勇往直前的意志。后比喻精神奋发，意气昂扬。