同心僯力

tóng xīn jié lì
Literal: "same, heart, unite, strength"

📖 Meaning

This idiom means to work together with one heart and united effort toward a common goal. It is a variant of the more common form 同心戮力, expressing the idea of people joining forces with shared determination and resolve.

📜 Origin Story

No specific origin story is recorded for this variant. It is equivalent to 同心戮力, a phrase found in classical Chinese texts such as the Book of Han (汉书), where it described officials and soldiers uniting their efforts to defend the state or accomplish a difficult task. The character 僯 serves as an archaic variant of 戮 in this context, both conveying the sense of joined exertion. The expression emphasizes shared commitment and collective strength applied toward a single purpose.

💡 Example Usage

面对困难,大家同心僯力,终于完成了任务。

Facing difficulties, everyone united their efforts with one heart and finally completed the task.

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🔤 Quick Facts

  • Chinese: 同心僯力
  • Pinyin: tóng xīn jié lì
  • Literal Translation: same, heart, unite, strength
  • Category: Action
  • Characters: 4