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奋发向上
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奋发向上

奋发向上 — “To strive vigorously for progress”

奋发向上 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to strive vigorously for progress”. To be full of energy and determination. Literally, “Strive upward”.

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奋发向上 Pronunciation and Pinyin

奋发向上 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
奋
fèn8strive vigorously
发
fā5to issue, send, or develop
向
xiàng6towards, facing, direction
上
shàng3up, above, on, previous, ascend

Example Sentence with 奋发向上

面对生活中的挑战,我们应该保持积极乐观的心态,奋发向上。
Facing life's challenges, we should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, striving vigorously for progress.

Idioms Related to 奋发向上

More idioms starting with 奋

  • fèn奋bù不lǜ虑shēn身rush forward heedless of one's safety
  • fèn奋bù不gù顾mìng命struggle bravely at the risk of one's life
  • fèn奋bù不gù顾shēng生strive regardless of personal safety
  • fèn奋bù不gù顾shēn身act courageously, disregard personal safety
  • fèn奋yǒng勇zhēng争xiān先strive to be first
  • fèn奋yǒng勇qián前jìn进forge ahead valiantly
  • fèn奋yǒng勇xiàng向qián前advance bravely and vigorously
  • fèn奋yǒng勇dāng当xiān先Strive bravely to be first
  • fèn奋yǒng勇zhí直qián前forge ahead with courage
  • fèn奋fā发tú图qiáng强strive for prosperity and strength
  • fèn奋fā发yǒu有wéi为strive for achievement
  • fèn奋fā发chuō踔lì厉Strive vigorously with high spirits

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Questions about 奋发向上

What does 奋发向上 mean?

奋发向上 (fèn fā xiàng shàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to strive vigorously for progress”.

How do you pronounce 奋发向上?

奋发向上 is pronounced fèn fā xiàng shàng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 奋发向上 literally mean?

Literally, 奋发向上 means “Strive upward”. It is used to mean “to strive vigorously for progress”.

What is the Chinese definition of 奋发向上?

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