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有志竟成
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yǒu有zhì志jìng竟chéng成

Where there is a will, there is a way; if one sets their mind to something, they will eventually succeed.

小明虽然起点不高,但他凭借着有志竟成的信念,通过努力学习最终考入了理想的大学。
Although John started from a humble background, he eventually got into his dream university through diligent study, fueled by the belief that where there's a will, there's a way.

Era:

Ancient

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Synonym:

有志者事竟成

Story:

In the early Eastern Han Dynasty, General Geng Yan was ordered by Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu to quell Zhang Bu's rebellion.

During a battle, he was accidentally struck by an enemy arrow. Gritting his teeth, he continued to fight despite his injury.

His soldiers were greatly inspired by his bravery, and they eventually defeated Zhang Bu.

Emperor Liu Xiu praised Geng Yan, saying, "Your ultimate victory truly exemplifies that where there's a will, there's a way!"

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