有志竟成 — “Where there is a will, there is a way”
有志竟成 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Where there is a will, there is a way”. If one sets their mind to something, they will eventually succeed. Literally, “Having a will, one will eventually succeed”.
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Origin and Story of 有志竟成
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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Open the tool →Questions about 有志竟成
What does 有志竟成 mean?
有志竟成 (yǒu zhì jìng chéng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Where there is a will, there is a way”.
How do you pronounce 有志竟成?
有志竟成 is pronounced yǒu zhì jìng chéng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 有志竟成 literally mean?
Literally, 有志竟成 means “Having a will, one will eventually succeed”. It is used to mean “Where there is a will, there is a way”.
Where does 有志竟成 come from?
有志竟成 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 有志竟成?
竟：终于。只要有决心，有毅力，事情终究会成功。