千方百计 (qiān fāng bǎi jì) — by every possible means; using all methods; by hook or by crook
Definition
千方百计 means 'by every possible means' and focuses on trying countless strategies to reach a goal, not on personal effort. 想方设法 is a close synonym; 全力以赴 / 竭尽全力 stress the effort you put in, while 无论如何 means 'no matter what' (concession, not method).
phrase
by every possible meansusing all methodsby hook or by crook
Examples
- ，千方百计。Wèi le wán chéng rèn wu, tā qiān fāng bǎi jì dì xiǎng bàn fǎ.To complete the task, he thinks of every possible way.
- 千方百计。Gōng sī qiān fāng bǎi jì dì jiàng dī chéng běn.The company tries every possible means to reduce costs.
- 千方百计。Wǒ men yào qiān fāng bǎi jì dì tí gāo xiào lǜ.We need to improve efficiency by every possible means.
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