孤军奋战 gū jūn fèn zhàn fight alone

Explanation

孤军奋战指的是孤立无援的军队独自作战，也比喻一个人或一个集体在无人支援的情况下努力奋斗。

Gu jun fen zhan refers to a lone army fighting without support, also used metaphorically to describe a person or group struggling without any assistance.

Origin Story

话说三国时期，蜀汉名将姜维率领一支精锐部队深入魏国腹地，意图牵制魏军主力，为诸葛亮北伐创造有利条件。然而，由于战略部署失误，姜维的部队与主力部队失联，陷入魏军重重包围之中。面对魏军数倍于己的兵力，姜维毫不畏惧，率领将士们浴血奋战，以寡敌众，展现出惊人的勇气和军事才能。他们利用险要地形，巧妙布阵，多次击退魏军的进攻，将敌军杀得人仰马翻，最终突出重围，成功返回蜀汉。虽然这是一场孤军奋战，但姜维的英勇事迹却成为了后世传颂的佳话，也激励着一代代人面对困境时勇往直前，绝不放弃。这场孤军奋战也让后人明白，即使处于逆境，只要有坚定的信念和顽强的意志，也能创造奇迹。

huà shuō sānguó shíqī, shǔ hàn míng jiàng jiāng wéi shuài lǐng yī zhī jīngruì bùduì shēnrù wèi guó fùdì, yìtú qiānzhì wèi jūn zhǔlì, wèi zhūgě liàng běi fá chuàngzào yǒulì tiáojiàn. rán'ér, yóuyú zhànlüè bǔshù shīwù, jiāng wéi de bùduì yǔ zhǔlì bùduì shīlián, xiànrù wèi jūn chóng chóng bāowéi zhī zhōng. miàn duì wèi jūn shù bèi yú jǐ de bīnglì, jiāng wéi háo bù wèijù, shuài lǐng jiàngshì men yùxuè fènzhàn, yǐ guǎ dí zhòng, zhǎnxian chū jīngrén de yǒngqì hé jūnshì cáinéng. tāmen lìyòng xiǎnyào dìxíng, qiǎomiào bùzhèn, duō cì jītuì wèi jūn de jìngōng, jiāng dírén shā de rén yǎng mǎ fān, zuìzhōng tūchū chóngwéi, chénggōng huífǎn shǔ hàn. suīrán zhè shì yī chǎng gūjūn fènzhàn, dàn jiāng wéi de yīngyǒng shìjì què chéngwéi le hòushì chuánsòng de jiāhuà, yě jīlì zhè yīdài dài rén miàn duì kùnjìng shí yǒngwǎng zhíqián, jué bù fàngqì. zhè chǎng gūjūn fènzhàn yě ràng hòurén míngbái, jíshǐ chǔyú nìjìng, zhǐyào yǒu jiāndìng de xìnyàn hé wánqiáng de yìzhì, yě néng chuàngzào qíjī.

During the Three Kingdoms period, Jiang Wei, a famous general of Shu Han, led an elite troop deep into the enemy territory of Wei, aiming to tie down the main Wei forces and create favorable conditions for Zhuge Liang's northern expedition. However, due to a strategic miscalculation, Jiang Wei's troops lost contact with the main force and were surrounded by the Wei army. Faced with a Wei army several times larger than his own, Jiang Wei fearlessly led his soldiers in a bloody battle, outnumbered yet undaunted, demonstrating extraordinary courage and military prowess. They skillfully used the terrain, cleverly deployed their troops, and repeatedly repelled Wei's attacks, routing their enemies. Ultimately, they broke through the siege and successfully returned to Shu Han. Although it was a lonely battle, Jiang Wei's heroic deeds became a legendary tale, inspiring generations to face adversity with courage and determination. This lone battle also taught posterity that even in adversity, with firm belief and indomitable will, miracles can be created.

Usage

孤军奋战常用来形容一个人或一个团队在没有外援的情况下顽强拼搏，也可以用来形容在困境中坚持不懈的精神。

gūjūn fènzhàn cháng yòng lái xíngróng yī gè rén huò yī gè tuánduì zài méiyǒu wàiyuán de qíngkuàng xià wánqiáng pīnbó, yě kěyǐ yòng lái xíngróng zài kùnjìng zhōng jiānchí bùxiè de jīngshen.

Gu jun fen zhan is often used to describe a person or team struggling valiantly without outside help, it can also be used to describe the perseverance in adversity.

Examples

• 他独自一人承担了所有的责任，真是孤军奋战啊！

  tā dúzì yīrén chéngdān le suǒyǒu de zérèn, zhēnshi gūjūn fènzhàn a!

  He single-handedly shouldered all the responsibilities, truly a lone warrior!

• 面对强大的敌人，小分队孤军奋战，最终取得了胜利。

  miàn duì qiángdà de dírén, xiǎo fēnduì gūjūn fènzhàn, zuìzhōng qǔdé le shènglì

  Facing a powerful enemy, the small team fought alone and ultimately won the victory

Related Idioms

• 孤军深入

• 单枪匹马

Opposite Idioms

• 齐心协力

• 同心同德