Definition
A Chinese idiom from the fable of the Foolish Old Man who persistently moved mountains with his family. It symbolizes the belief that unwavering determination can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Often used to encourage perseverance and willpower.
idiom
the Foolish Old Man moves mountains (from a fable)
phrase
(figurative) perseverance can overcome any obstaclewhere there's a willthere's a way
Examples
- 愚公移山，。Xuéxí yú gōng yí shān de jīngshén, jiù néng kèfú yíqiè kùnnán.Learn the spirit of Yugong moving mountains, and you can overcome all difficulties.
- 愚公移山，。Zhǐyào yǒu yú gōng yí shān de yìlì, méiyǒu zuò bù chéng de shì.As long as you have the perseverance of Yugong moving mountains, there's nothing you can't accomplish.
- ，愚公移山，。Zhège gùshi gàosu wǒmen, yú gōng yí shān bú shì shénhuà, ér shì jiānchí de lìliàng.This story tells us that Yugong moving mountains is not a myth, but the power of persistence.
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