📖 Meaning
To accomplish the seemingly impossible through sheer will and effort. Transforming nature itself.
📜 Origin Story
From classical Chinese literature describing supernatural or heroic feats that alter the landscape.
💡 Example Usage
我们有移山倒海的决心。
We have the determination to move mountains and overturn seas.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 移山倒海
- Pinyin: yí shān dǎo hǎi
- Literal Translation: move mountains, overturn seas
- Category: Power
- Characters: 4