移山倒海

yí shān dǎo hǎi
Literal: "move mountains, overturn seas"

📖 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