Definition
This is a set phrase from the famous proverb 千里之行，始于足下 ('a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step'). It emphasizes that even the greatest achievements start with small, concrete actions. You can use it to encourage someone to take the first step or to reflect on the importance of starting small.
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(set phrase) a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single stepgreat undertakings start from small beginnings
Examples
- ：“，始于足下。”。Gǔrén shuō: “Qiān lǐ zhī xíng, shǐ yú zú xià.” Zhè jù huà gàosu wǒmen zuò shì yào cóng xiǎo shì zuò qǐ.The ancients said, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." This saying tells us that we should start from small things.
- 始于足下，。Rènhé wěidà de shìyè dōu shǐ yú zú xià, bù néng jíyú qiú chéng.Any great undertaking starts from a single step; you cannot rush for success.
- 始于足下，。Tā míngbai shǐ yú zú xià de dàolǐ, suǒyǐ cóng zuì jīchǔ de gōngzuò kāishǐ zuò qǐ.He understands the principle that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, so he started from the most basic work.
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