披荆斩棘
pī​jīng​zhǎn​jí

clear undergrowth

  • created sense approved 披荆斩棘/披荊斬棘 · pī​jīng​zhǎn​jí · clear undergrowth

    披荆斩棘 / 披荊斬棘

    pī​jīng​zhǎn​jí

    clear undergrowth

    To cut one's way through thistles and thorns; to clear away brush and brambles.

    探险队在原始森林中披荆斩棘，开辟出一条前进的道路。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 披荆斩棘/披荊斬棘 · pī​jīng​zhǎn​jí · overcome obstacles

    披荆斩棘 / 披荊斬棘

    pī​jīng​zhǎn​jí

    overcome obstacles

    To break through hardships and blaze a new trail; to overcome all difficulties on the way to a goal.

    他在创业的道路上披荆斩棘，最终建立了自己的公司。

    idiom

    created sense