任重道远

Произношение: rèn zhòng dào yuǎn Буквальное значение: Heavy responsibility, long road

Происхождение и использование

This idiom describes heavy (重) responsibility (任) and a long (远) road (道). From the Analects where Confucius described the burden of benevolence. The phrase captures the weight of important duties that require long journeys. Modern usage describes significant undertakings that require sustained effort over time, acknowledging both the importance and difficulty of major goals.

Примеры

Английский: "Achieving sustainability is a long-term challenge requiring sustained effort."

Китайский: 实现可持续发展任重道远。