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Chinese idiom, Pinyin is p ò L à ngch é NGF ē ng, which means to get rid of difficulties and forge ahead bravely. It comes from the biography of Zong Ke in the book of Song Dynasty.

Idiom usage

The rapid development of our career is a great concern. Envy me first, break the waves and ride the wind.

Analysis of Idioms

Riding the wind and breaking the waves

The origin of Idioms

"When I was young, I asked my ambition, and I said," I'm willing to ride the long wind to break the waves. "

Idiom explanation

This is a metaphor for overcoming difficulties and forging ahead bravely. The same as "riding the wind and breaking the waves"

Idiom story

During the Southern Dynasties, Zong Ke, a famous general of the Song Dynasty, had great ambition since he was a child. He liked to dance guns and swords. His uncle Zong Bing asked him about his ambition, and he replied, "I'd like to ride the long wind to break the waves!" Later, he led the troops to attack Lin Yiguo and won by means of stratagem. He was named general Zuowei.