脚踏实地

Phát âm: jiǎo tà shí dì Nghĩa đen: Feet stepping on solid ground

Nguồn gốc & Cách sử dụng

This idiom originated during the Song Dynasty in biographical accounts praising scholars who pursued knowledge through steady, practical effort rather than seeking shortcuts. The image of feet (脚) firmly stepping (踏) on solid (实) ground (地) contrasts with those who have their heads in the clouds. The phrase embodies the Confucian value of earnest effort and realistic approach to achievement. It remains particularly popular in educational and professional contexts, encouraging steady work over flashy but insubstantial approaches.

Ví dụ

Tiếng Anh: "Success comes from practical, grounded efforts rather than empty dreams."

Tiếng Trung: 成功来自脚踏实地的努力，而非空想。