Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning to endure humiliation and bear a heavy burden in order to accomplish a great mission. It describes someone who tolerates shame, hardship, or insult for a long-term goal, often with historical connotations (e.g., King Gou Jian of Yue). Use it as a fixed expression, not a verb that can be conjugated or split.
f.e.
to endure humiliation and hardship in order to accomplish an important task
Examples
- ，忍辱负重。Tā wèile wánchéng shǐmìng, gānyuàn rěn rǔ fù zhòng.He was willing to endure humiliation to accomplish his mission.
- 忍辱负重，。Yuè wáng Gōu Jiàn rěn rǔ fù zhòng, zuìzhōng dǎbài le Wú guó.King Gou Jian of Yue endured humiliation to achieve his goal and finally defeated the state of Wu.
- ，忍辱负重，。Zài chuàngyè chūqī, tā rěn rǔ fù zhòng, zhōngyú yínglái le chénggōng.In the early days of starting his business, he endured hardships and insults, and finally achieved success.
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