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翻山越岭(翻山越嶺)

fān shān yuè lǐngSuccess & Perseverance

翻山越岭 (fān shān yuè lǐng) literally meanscross mountains, pass ridgesand expressescross difficult terrain; overcome major obstacles”.This idiom is used when describing situations involving success & perseverance.

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Pronunciation: fān shān yuè lǐng Literal meaning: Cross mountains, pass ridges

Origin & Usage

This idiom describes crossing (翻) mountains (山) and passing (越) ridges (岭). Similar to 跋山涉水, it emphasizes mountainous terrain specifically. The phrase captures the physical challenge of mountain travel. Modern usage describes overcoming difficult challenges, often highlighting the effort involved in reaching remote places or achieving difficult goals.

When to Use

Situation: The postal workers delivered mail despite the mountainous terrain.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 翻山越岭 mean in English?

翻山越岭 (fān shān yuè lǐng) literally translates toCross mountains, pass ridgesand is used to expressCross difficult terrain; overcome major obstacles”. This Chinese idiom belongs to theSuccess & Perseverance category..

When is 翻山越岭 used?

Situation: The postal workers delivered mail despite the mountainous terrain.

What is the pinyin for 翻山越岭?

The pinyin pronunciation for 翻山越岭 isfān shān yuè lǐng”.

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