大难临头 Great calamity is coming
Explanation
指灾难来临的时候。
Refers to the arrival of a disaster.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有个秀才名叫张三，他勤奋好学，一心想考取功名。然而，屡试不第，让他灰心丧气。一日，他独自一人走在回家的路上，突然狂风暴雨，电闪雷鸣，天昏地暗。张三看到这一切，意识到大难将至，于是急忙寻找躲避风雨的地方。他看到前面不远处有一座破庙，便赶紧跑了过去，躲进了庙里。庙里很简陋，只有一尊破旧的佛像。张三心中默念着佛祖保佑，期盼着这场暴风雨赶紧过去。突然，一道闪电击中了破庙，庙宇瞬间化为灰烬。张三被震晕了过去，等他醒来时，发现自己毫发无伤，只是身上沾满了泥土。他惊魂未定，看着眼前的一切，不禁感慨万千。这场大难，让他明白了人生的脆弱与无奈。也让他更加珍惜现在的每一刻，更加努力地追求自己的梦想。从此以后，他更加刻苦学习，终于在几年后考中了进士，实现了自己的梦想。
During the Tang dynasty, there was a scholar named Zhang San who diligently studied with the goal of obtaining a prestigious official position. However, he repeatedly failed the imperial examinations, leading to discouragement. One day, while walking home alone, a sudden and violent storm erupted, with thunder, lightning, and torrential rain. Recognizing imminent danger, Zhang San quickly sought shelter. He found a dilapidated temple and hurried inside. The temple was sparsely furnished, containing only a worn-down statue of Buddha. Zhang San silently prayed for divine protection, hoping for the storm to pass quickly. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck the temple, reducing it to ashes in an instant. Zhang San was momentarily stunned. When he regained consciousness, he found himself unharmed except for being covered in dirt. Shaken and still in awe, he surveyed the destruction. This near-death experience revealed to him the fragility and capriciousness of life and deepened his appreciation for each moment. Motivated to cherish his life, he studied even more diligently, finally passing the imperial examinations and achieving his dreams several years later.
Usage
多用于比喻面临巨大困难或灾难的处境。
Often used to describe a situation where one is confronted with great difficulties or disasters.
Examples
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大难临头各自飞
danan linting gezi fei
Everyone flees at the approach of great disaster
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大难临头，各自飞散。
danan linting gezi feisan
When disaster strikes, everyone scatters