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全力以赴

quán lì yǐ fù

Literal Meaning

Use all strength to go

Meaning

To do one's best; to go all out; to spare no effort.

Origin Story

It highlights the spirit of determination and complete commitment to a task. Often used in sports, work, and studies to encourage focusing all energy on the goal.

When to Use This Idiom

Use 全力以赴 when:

  • Encouraging someone before a big event (exam, game)
  • Promising to do your best
  • Describing someone working very hard

Example Sentences

为了这次比赛,队员们都全力以赴。

Wèile zhècì bǐsài, duìyuánmen dōu quánlìyǐfù.

For this match, the team members are all going all out.

无论面对什么困难,我都会全力以赴。

Wúlùn miànduì shénme kùnnán, wǒ dūhuì quánlìyǐfù.

No matter what difficulties I face, I will do my absolute best.

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