發奮圖強 fā fèn tú qiáng

strive to improve; work hard to become strong

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to make an effort to become strong (idiom); determined to do better
  2. 2. to pull one's socks up

Characters

Character Meaning
發 fā
to send out; to issue; to develop
奮 fèn
to exert oneself (bound form)
圖 tú
picture; map; drawing
強 qiáng
strong; powerful; better