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开天辟地

kāi tiān pì dì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to split heaven and earth apart (idiom); refers to the Pangu 盤古|盘古[Pan2 gu3] creation myth

Definition

古代神话传说中盘古开天辟地，指有史以来第一次，也比喻创建了前所未有的事业。

In ancient mythology, Pangu separated heaven and earth; it refers to the first time in history, or metaphorically describes the creation of an unprecedented undertaking.

Usage

多用于形容重大的、开创性的事件或事业，带有赞美或强调其历史意义的含义。

Often used to describe significant, groundbreaking events or undertakings, with connotations of praise or emphasis on their historical significance.

Examples

  • 1 中国共产党成立是开天辟地的大事。 (The founding of the Communist Party of China was an epoch-making event.)
  • 2 这位科学家的发现可以说是开天辟地的成就。 (This scientist's discovery can be described as a groundbreaking achievement.)
  • 3 人类首次登月是开天辟地的壮举。 (The first moon landing by humans was a pioneering feat.)
  • 4 改革开放是新中国历史上开天辟地的一页。 (Reform and opening-up was a groundbreaking chapter in the history of New China.)
  • 5 这项技术创新在行业内有着开天辟地的意义。 (This technological innovation holds epoch-making significance in the industry.)

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