万丈高楼从地起 — “Great achievements start from humble beginnings”
万丈高楼从地起 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Great achievements start from humble beginnings”. A lofty tower is built up from the ground, meaning all great undertakings require a solid foundation. Literally, “A ten-thousand-zhang tall building starts from the ground”.
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What does 万丈高楼从地起 mean?
万丈高楼从地起 (wàn zhàng gāo lóu cóng dì qǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Great achievements start from humble beginnings”.
How do you pronounce 万丈高楼从地起?
万丈高楼从地起 is pronounced wàn zhàng gāo lóu cóng dì qǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 万丈高楼从地起 literally mean?
Literally, 万丈高楼从地起 means “a ten-thousand-zhang tall building starts from the ground”. It is used to mean “Great achievements start from humble beginnings”.
What is the Chinese definition of 万丈高楼从地起?
比喻凡事要从打基础做起