A1 Proverb 中性

천 리 길도 한 걸음부터.

Cheon ri gildo han georeumbuteo.

Every journey begins with a single step.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Even the longest journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

  • Means: Great tasks are achieved by starting with small, manageable actions.
  • Used in: Encouraging someone starting a project, studying, or facing a big challenge.
  • Don't confuse: It is not about speed, but about the necessity of the first move.
⛰️ (Mountain) + 👣 (Step) = 🏁 (Goal)

Explanation at your level:

This proverb means big things start with small steps. Use it when you start something new.
When you have a big goal, it feels hard. This phrase reminds you that you must take the first step to finish the journey.
It is a motivational proverb used to encourage people who feel overwhelmed by large tasks. It emphasizes that progress is made through incremental action.
This proverb serves as a philosophical reminder that complex, long-term objectives are merely a sequence of initial, manageable actions. It is frequently employed to mitigate procrastination.
Rooted in Taoist philosophy, this expression functions as a cognitive tool to overcome the 'paralysis of analysis.' By reframing a daunting objective as a single, immediate step, it facilitates psychological readiness for sustained effort.
This proverb encapsulates the teleological nature of human endeavor, where the magnitude of the final outcome is inextricably linked to the initiation of the first movement. It is a linguistic manifestation of the 'incrementalism' principle, widely utilized in both pedagogical and professional discourse to foster resilience and strategic execution.

意思

Big achievements or long journeys start with small, initial actions.

🌍

文化背景

Used in schools to teach students about persistence. Originates from Taoist texts, emphasizing harmony with nature's pace.

💡

Use it for yourself

Say this to yourself when you feel lazy.

意思

Big achievements or long journeys start with small, initial actions.

💡

Use it for yourself

Say this to yourself when you feel lazy.

自我测试

Complete the proverb.

천 리 길도 ____부터.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 한 걸음

The idiom uses 'one step'.

🎉 得分： /1

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常见问题

1 个问题

It is neutral and works everywhere.

相关表达

🔄

시작이 반이다

synonym

Starting is half the battle.

在哪里用

🎨

Starting a new hobby

A: 기타를 배우고 싶은데 너무 어려울 것 같아요.

B: 천 리 길도 한 걸음부터예요. 오늘 코드 하나만 배워봐요!

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a mountain (천 리) and your feet (한 걸음). You can't climb the mountain without moving your feet.

Visual Association

Imagine a giant staircase leading to the clouds. You are standing at the very first step, looking up.

Story

Min-su wanted to write a book. He stared at his laptop for hours. His teacher said, '천 리 길도 한 걸음부터.' He typed one sentence. Then another. Soon, he had a chapter.

Word Web

시작걸음길도전성공과정

挑战

Write down one big goal, then write down the very first thing you will do in the next 5 minutes to start it.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Un viaje de mil millas comienza con un solo paso.

None; it is a universal proverb.

French moderate

Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte.

French emphasizes the 'cost' or 'difficulty' of the start.

German moderate

Aller Anfang ist schwer.

German is more descriptive of the feeling; Korean is more prescriptive.

Japanese high

千里の道も一歩から

None; cultural usage is identical.

Arabic high

رحلة الألف ميل تبدأ بخطوة

None; it is a globally recognized proverb.

Easily Confused

천 리 길도 한 걸음부터. 对比 시작이 반이다

Both relate to starting.

Use '천 리 길도 한 걸음부터' for long journeys; '시작이 반이다' for overcoming fear.

常见问题 (1)

It is neutral and works everywhere.

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