任重道远

MEANING

1. 壹形adjective

   a heavy load and a long road

   • rènzhòngdàoyuǎn,wǒmenháiyǒuhěnduōgōngzuòyàozuò.

     任重道远，我们还有很多工作要做。🔊

     The task is heavy and the road is long; we still have a lot of work to do.

2. 貳形adjective

   fig. to bear heavy responsibilities through a long struggle (cf Confucian Analects, 8.7)

   • rènzhòngdàoyuǎn,wǒmenbìxūnǔlì.

     任重道远，我们必须努力。🔊

     The responsibility is heavy and the road is long; we must make a concerted effort.