鼎力相助

Pronunciation: dǐng lì xiāng zhù Literal meaning: Great strength mutual help

Origin & Usage

The idiom 鼎力相助 (dǐng lì xiāng zhù) is commonly used in classical Chinese to express the act of providing substantial support or assistance to someone. The term 鼎力 (dǐng lì) originally refers to the strength required to lift a heavy tripod, symbolizing great effort or power, while 相助 (xiāng zhù) means to assist or help. This idiom is often used as a respectful way to request or acknowledge significant help from others. It is important to note that 鼎力相助 is a humble expression used by the recipient of help, not by the provider. In modern contexts, it is used to convey gratitude or to solicit strong support in various situations, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and mutual aid.

Examples

English: "The community came together to provide strong support for the new initiative."

Chinese: 社区鼎力相助，支持这个新的倡议。