adversity strengthens a nation
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
adversity strengthens a nation; tribulations invigorate a country
formalA proverb used to express that experiencing hardships can motivate a nation to unite, work hard, overcome difficulties, and ultimately become more prosperous and powerful. Often used in formal or motivational contexts.
Zhè这
cì次
dà大
zāi灾
suī虽
rán然
sǔn损
shī失
cǎn惨
zhòng重
，
dàn但
yě也
zhǎn展
xiàn现
le了
mín民
zú族
rèn韧
xìng性
，
zhèng正
suǒ所
wèi谓
duō多
nàn难
xīng兴
bāng邦
。
Although this great disaster caused heavy losses, it also demonstrated the resilience of the people, truly embodying the idea that adversity strengthens a nation.
Huí回
gù顾
lì历
shǐ史
，
zhè这
ge个
guó国
jiā家
zhèng正
shì是
cóng从
zhàn战
zhēng争
de的
fèi废
xū墟
zhōng中
jué崛
qǐ起
，
yìn印
zhèng证
le了
duō多
nàn难
xīng兴
bāng邦
de的
dào道
lǐ理
。
Looking back at history, this nation rose from the ruins of war, proving the truth that tribulations can invigorate a country.
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Miàn面
duì对
yán严
jùn峻
tiǎo挑
zhàn战
，
wǒ我
men们
yào要
jiān坚
xìn信
duō多
nàn难
xīng兴
bāng邦
，
tuán团
jié结
yī一
xīn心
gòng共
dù渡
nán难
guān关
。
Facing severe challenges, we must firmly believe that adversity strengthens a nation and unite to overcome the difficulties together.