跬步千里 — “Great accomplishments are achieved by accumulating small steps”
跬步千里 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Great accomplishments are achieved by accumulating small steps”. It emphasizes the importance of perseverance and sustained effort. Literally, “half-step a thousand li”.
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What does 跬步千里 mean?
跬步千里 (kuǐ bù qiān lǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Great accomplishments are achieved by accumulating small steps”.
How do you pronounce 跬步千里?
跬步千里 is pronounced kuǐ bù qiān lǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 跬步千里 literally mean?
Literally, 跬步千里 means “half-step a thousand li”. It is used to mean “Great accomplishments are achieved by accumulating small steps”.
What is the Chinese definition of 跬步千里?
跬步：半步。走一千里路，是半步半步积累起来的。比喻学习应该持之有恒，不要半途而废。