Definition
奋发图强 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to work hard and strive for strength or prosperity'. It's often used in motivational or patriotic contexts, describing a collective or individual effort to overcome difficulties and achieve greatness. The literal breakdown is 奋发 'to rouse oneself' + 图 'to seek' + 强 'strength'. You'll hear it in speeches, news, and essays about national development or personal determination.
f.e.
to strive vigorously for strength and prosperity
Examples
- 奋发图强，。Quán guó rénmín fèn fā tú qiáng, gòngtóng jiànshè měihǎo jiāyuán.The whole nation strives vigorously to build a beautiful homeland together.
- 奋发图强，。Tā cóng xiǎo lìzhì fèn fā tú qiáng, zhōngyú chéngwéi le yì míng kēxuéjiā.He resolved from a young age to work hard and become strong, and finally became a scientist.
- ，奋发图强，。Miàn duì kùnnán, wǒmen yào fèn fā tú qiáng, bù néng tuìsuō.Facing difficulties, we must strive vigorously and not back down.
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