Definition
事在人为 is a Chinese proverb meaning 'success depends on human effort.' It emphasizes that the outcome of any endeavor is determined by how hard people try, not by fate or luck. You can use it to encourage someone to take action or to explain that a difficult goal is achievable through effort.
f.e.
success depends on human effortpeople make things happen
Examples
- ，事在人为，。Bié dānxīn, shì zài rén wéi, zhǐyào nǔlì jiù néng chénggōng.Don't worry, success depends on effort; as long as you work hard, you can succeed.
- 事在人为，。Tā xiāngxìn shì zài rén wéi, suǒyǐ cóng bù fàngqì rènhé jīhuì.He believes that human effort determines outcomes, so he never gives up any opportunity.
- ，事在人为，。Zhè jiàn shì suīrán kùnnán, dàn shì zài rén wéi, wǒmen shì shì kàn.This task is difficult, but success depends on effort — let's give it a try.
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