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Home / Idiom / 乘风破浪

to brave the wind and the billows (idiom); to have high ambitions

乘风破浪
chéng fēng pò làng
ch+éng·2nd tonef+ēng·1st tonep+ò·4th tonel+àng·4th tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lit. to cut one's way through thistles and thorns (idiom) · fig. to overcome all obstacles on the way · to break through hardships · to blaze a new trail披荆斩棘pī jīng zhǎn jíto advance singing loudly (idiom); triumphant progress高歌猛进gāo gē měng jìnlit. to ride the wind and crest the waves · to be ambitious and unafraid (idiom)长风破浪cháng fēng pò làngto advance bravely · to endeavor奋进fèn jìn
Antonyms
to stand still without advancing (idiom); to hesitate and hold back裹足不前guǒ zú bù qiánhanging one's head dispiritedly (idiom); dejected · crestfallen垂头丧气chuí tóu sàng qì
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