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任重道远

rèn zhòng dào yuǎn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • a heavy load and a long road
  • fig. to bear heavy responsibilities through a long struggle (cf Confucian Analects, 8.7)

Definition

任重道远：任务繁重，路途遥远。比喻责任重大，需要经历长期的奋斗。

The burden is heavy and the road is long. It means a heavy responsibility and a long-term struggle.

Usage

常用于形容重大的使命或艰巨的任务，需要坚持不懈的努力。

Often used to describe a great mission or arduous task that requires persistent effort.

Examples

  • 1 实现中华民族的伟大复兴，任重道远，需要我们一代又一代人的共同努力。
  • 2 环保事业任重道远，每个人都要从自身做起。
  • 3 教育扶贫任重道远，需要全社会的关注和支持。
  • 4 推动科技创新，任重道远，青年科学家肩负重任。
  • 5 维护世界和平任重道远，各国应携手合作。

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