







奋发蹈厉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be full of vigor and drive”. To forge ahead with determination and enthusiasm. Literally, “strive vigorously and act resolutely”.

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Open the tool →奋发蹈厉 (fèn fā dǎo lì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be full of vigor and drive”.
奋发蹈厉 is pronounced fèn fā dǎo lì in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 奋发蹈厉 means “strive vigorously and act resolutely”. It is used to mean “to be full of vigor and drive”.
奋:振作;发:激励;蹈:踩,引伸为做,实行;厉:猛烈,迅疾。精神振奋,行动迅猛。