全力以赴
全力以赴 (quán lì yǐ fù) literally means “exert all strength” and expresses “total commitment”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
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Total commitment
Pronunciation: quán lì yǐ fù Literal meaning: Exert all strength
Origin & Usage
Whole (全) strength (力) with which to (以) go (赴). 赴 is a verb of committed motion — going toward something, as in going to a post or answering a summons — so the phrase is about direction as well as effort. It belongs to ordinary modern speech. What it claims is that nothing is being held in reserve, which is why it appears in undertakings and promises far more often than in descriptions after the fact.
Examples
English: "She gave her all in the competition, leaving no effort spared."
Chinese: 在比赛中，她全力以赴，毫不留力。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 全力以赴 mean in English?
全力以赴 (quán lì yǐ fù) literally translates to “Exert all strength” and is used to express “Total commitment”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 全力以赴 used?
Situation: She gave her all in the competition, leaving no effort spared.
What is the pinyin for 全力以赴?
The pinyin pronunciation for 全力以赴 is “quán lì yǐ fù”.