同心协力
tóng xīn xié lì
United effort teamwork · trad. 同心協力
Working together with a shared purpose and combined effort is the core meaning. It describes a group of people who are united in their resolve and actions to achieve a common goal.
What does 同心协力 (tóng xīn xié lì) mean?
同心协力 (tóng xīn xié lì) means "united effort teamwork" in English. Word for word, it breaks down as "same heart combine strength."
Character by character
- 同 tóng same; together
- 心 xīn heart; mind
- 协 xié cooperate; assist
- 力 lì strength; power
When to use it
Chinese speakers use this to emphasize the importance of unity and cooperation, particularly when facing challenges or undertaking a large task. It applies to teams, organizations, or even a couple working together.
Example
只要我们同心协力，就一定能战胜困难。
Zhǐyào wǒmen tóng xīn xié lì, jiù yídìng néng zhànshèng kùnnan.
As long as we work together with one heart, we will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties.
Pro tip: The phrase highlights not just working together, but also having a unified mindset or 'one heart' (同心) as the foundation for combining efforts (协力).
Related idioms
忐忑不安 · Anxious and restless讨价还价 · Price negotiation脱颖而出 · Standing out from the crowd
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