Idioms originated in Henan|愚公移山
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2022-12-12 17:13
Today's idiom: 愚公移山(yú gōng yí shān)
The idiom is from Liezi. It refers to an ancient Chinese fable of an older adult who is seen as a fool for attempting to move the mountains that block the path in front of his house (in Jiyuan, Henan Province). He determinedly digs a small amount daily with his offspring and finally touches the Emperor of Heaven to move the mountains. Chinese people use it to describe that perseverance does win out.
今日成语：愚公移山
该成语出自战国·列御寇《列子·汤问》。此典故是一篇寓言，讲述愚公的家（今河南济源）门口有王屋、太行两座高山挡路，愚公带领子孙不畏艰难，挖山不止，最终感动天帝将山挪走。后比喻努力不懈，自能成事。
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