Definition
This idiom literally means 'heavy burden, long road' and figuratively describes a daunting task that requires sustained effort over a long period. It originates from the Confucian Analects and is used to inspire perseverance in great undertakings.
phrase
a heavy burden and a long road(figurative) an arduous and long-term undertaking requiring perseverance
Examples
- 任重道远，。Zhè xiàng shìyè de rèn zhòng dào yuǎn, xūyào wǒmen yí dài jiē yí dài de nǔlì.This cause is an arduous long-term undertaking that requires the efforts of generation after generation.
- 任重道远，。Fúpín gōngzuò rèn zhòng dào yuǎn, bù néng jíyú qiú chéng.Poverty alleviation work is a heavy responsibility with a long road ahead; we cannot rush for quick success.
- 任重道远，。Shíxiàn zhège mùbiāo rèn zhòng dào yuǎn, dàn wǒmen dōu yuànyì wèi zhī fèndòu.Achieving this goal is a long and arduous task, but we are all willing to strive for it.
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