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Home / Idiom / 艰苦奋斗

to struggle arduously

艰苦奋斗
jiān kǔ fèn dòu
j+iān·1st tonek+ǔ·3rd tonef+èn·4th toned+òu·4th tone
IdiomHSK 7-9
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to work energetically for prosperity (of the country)奋发图强fèn fā tú qiángregeneration through one's own effort (idiom) · self-reliance自力更生zì lì gēng shēngto make an effort · to push for sth · to work hard发奋fā fèn
Antonyms
to spend one's time in drinking and pleasure (idiom); to indulge in sensual pleasures · life of debauchery花天酒地huā tiān jiǔ dì
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