Definition
打天下 is a set phrase meaning 'to conquer the country' or 'to win the empire through military force,' often used in historical or figurative contexts. It can also be extended metaphorically to mean 'to establish one's position or career through hard struggle.' As a separable verb-object phrase (离合词), the object 天下 can be modified: 打自己的天下 ('conquer one's own empire').
v.o.
to conquer the country (by force)to establish one's position or career through struggle
Examples
- 打天下。Gǔdài hěnduō yīngxióng dōu xiǎng dá.In ancient times, many heroes wanted to conquer the country.
- 。Tā kào zìjǐ de nǔlì dǎ xià le tiānxià.He established his own empire through his own efforts.
- 打天下，。Chuàngyè jiù xiàng dá, xūyào yǒngqì hé zhìhuì.Starting a business is like conquering the country; it requires courage and wisdom.
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