同舟共济 In the same boat, we overcome difficulties together
Explanation
这个成语比喻团结互助，同心协力，战胜困难。在古代，当人们乘坐船只渡河时，如果遇到狂风巨浪，只有同舟共济，齐心协力，才能平安渡过难关。同舟共济是中华民族的传统美德，也是现代社会发展的重要精神支柱。
The idiom refers to unity and mutual assistance, working together to overcome difficulties. In ancient times, when people crossed rivers by boat, if they encountered strong winds and waves, they could only sail through the storm safely by working together and helping each other. "Tongzhou Gongji" is a traditional Chinese virtue and an important pillar of modern social development.
Origin Story
战国时期，吴国和越国是死敌，经常发生战争。有一次，吴国军队在渡河时，遇到了一场突如其来的暴风雨。士兵们惊慌失措，纷纷抢着上岸，却把船只都挤翻了，许多人被卷进了湍急的河流。这时，一位老将军大声喊道：“别慌！同舟共济，我们才能渡过难关！”士兵们听了他的话，纷纷团结协作，互相帮助，最终安全地渡过了河流。这场战役让士兵们深刻体会到团结协作的重要性。后来，人们就把这个故事编成了成语“同舟共济”，用来比喻团结互助，同心协力，战胜困难。
During the Warring States period, Wu and Yue were mortal enemies and often fought wars. Once, when the Wu army was crossing a river, they encountered a sudden storm. The soldiers were in a panic and scrambled to shore, only to capsize the boats, and many were swept into the rushing river. At this time, an old general shouted loudly: "Don't panic! Only by working together can we overcome this difficult situation!" The soldiers listened to his words, united and cooperated, helping each other, and finally crossed the river safely. This battle made the soldiers deeply understand the importance of unity and cooperation. Later, people turned this story into the idiom "Tongzhou Gongji", which is used to describe unity and mutual assistance, working together to overcome difficulties.
Usage
这个成语常用于形容团结协作、共同克服困难的场景。
This idiom is often used to describe scenarios where people work together and overcome difficulties together.
Examples
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面对困难，我们要同舟共济，才能战胜一切。
mian dui kun nan, wo men yao tong zhou gong ji, cai neng zhan sheng yi qie.
In the face of difficulties, we must work together to overcome them all.
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在这次合作项目中，我们必须同舟共济，才能取得成功。
zai zhe ci he zuo xiang mu zhong, wo men bi xu tong zhou gong ji, cai neng qu de cheng gong.
In this cooperative project, we must work together to achieve success.