📖 Meaning
To sing loudly while advancing bravely. It describes someone moving forward with great optimism and vigor, full of confidence and enthusiasm on the path ahead.
📜 Origin Story
The phrase originates from a 1996 report in the Liberation Daily (《解放日报》), which described China's advertising industry as advancing triumphantly with great momentum. The expression combines the imagery of singing loudly with the forceful action of charging forward, evoking a scene of spirited and unstoppable progress.
💡 Example Usage
中国体育健儿在赛场上高歌猛进，连夺金牌。
The Chinese athletes advanced triumphantly in the competition, winning gold medals one after another.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 高歌猛进
- Pinyin: gāo gē měng jìn
- Literal Translation: high, sing, fierce, advance
- Category: Attitude
- Characters: 4