争分夺秒

النطق: zhēng fēn duó miǎo المعنى الحرفي: Fighting for minutes and seizing seconds

الأصل والاستخدام

This modern idiom emerged during China's industrialization period in the 20th century, reflecting the urgency of national development. It combines 'fighting for' (争) minutes (分) and 'seizing' (夺) seconds (秒) to emphasize making the most of every moment. The phrase became particularly popular during the Great Leap Forward era and remains common in contexts requiring urgent action. It expresses the importance of efficiency and the race against time, commonly used in emergency situations, competitive environments, and deadline-driven work.

متى تستخدم

الموقف: The emergency team worked against time to save the patient.

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