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任重道远
Idiomrèn zhòng dào yuǎn
Description
这个成语的意思是任务很重，要走的路很长，常用来说责任大、还需要长时间努力。
This idiom means the task is heavy and the road ahead is long, often used to express great responsibility and the need for long-term effort.
人们常在开始一件大事的时候说这句话，提醒大家要坚持。
People often say this when starting a big task to remind everyone to persevere.
Meanings
任重道远rèn zhòng dào yuǎn
heavy responsibility and a long road ahead
要完成这个目标，我们任重道远。
We have a long way to go to achieve this goal.
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Notes
- Etymology
from the Analects; 任重 'the burden is heavy', 道远 'the road is long'.
- Nuance
stresses both the weight of the duty and the long effort still required.
In videos
“都任重道远 好吗”
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