奋发向上 striving upward
Explanation
奋发向上指精神振作，情绪高昂，积极向上，努力进取。形容人精神饱满，斗志昂扬，充满活力和希望。
Fènfā xiàng shàng refers to being spirited, energetic, positive, and striving for progress. It describes someone who is full of energy, fighting spirit, vitality and hope.
Origin Story
小明从小就立志成为一名科学家，他明白成功的道路充满挑战，但从未放弃努力。他每天坚持学习，积极参加各种竞赛，不断提升自己。在一次科技竞赛中，他的项目获得了大奖，为他未来的科研之路奠定了坚实的基础。小明的成功并非偶然，是他长期奋发向上，不断挑战自我的结果。他用自己的行动诠释了“宝剑锋从磨砺出，梅花香自苦寒来”的深刻含义。
Since childhood, Xiaoming had set his sights on becoming a scientist. He understood that the path to success was fraught with challenges, but never gave up. He diligently studied every day, actively participated in various competitions, constantly improving himself. In a science competition, his project won a grand prize, laying a solid foundation for his future scientific research. Xiaoming's success was no accident, but the result of his long-term dedication to self-improvement and constant self-challenge. He exemplified the profound meaning of “a sharp sword is forged through sharpening, the plum blossom's fragrance comes from the cold.”
Usage
用于形容人积极向上，努力进取的精神状态。常用于赞扬或鼓励他人。
Used to describe a person's positive and upward-striving mental state. Often used to praise or encourage others.
Examples
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他学习刻苦，奋发向上，最终考上了理想的大学。
ta xuexi keku, fenfa xiangshang, zhongyu kaoshangle lixiang de daxue
He studied diligently and strived to improve himself, eventually getting into his dream university.
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面对困难，我们要奋发向上，永不放弃。
mianduikunnanzhong, women yao fenfa xiangshang, yong bu fangqi
In the face of difficulties, we must strive to improve ourselves and never give up.