独当一面 act independently
Explanation
独自担当一个方面的工作或任务。形容人能力强，可以独立承担责任。
To single-handedly manage one aspect of a task or responsibility. Describes someone strong enough to independently bear responsibility.
Origin Story
汉高祖刘邦在楚汉战争中，屡战屡败，几次险些丧命。谋士张良向刘邦推荐了三位将领：韩信、彭越、英布。这三位将领各领一路兵马，都能独当一面，最终帮助刘邦打败了项羽，建立了西汉王朝。韩信，在战场上运筹帷幄，决胜千里，屡立战功。彭越，善于利用游击战，牵制项羽的后方，让项羽疲于奔命。英布，骁勇善战，多次击败项羽的军队。这三位将领，都有着出色的军事才能和独立作战的能力，他们的英勇和才干，是刘邦最终取得胜利的关键。这三位将领，在各自的战场上，发挥了至关重要的作用。他们的事迹，也成为了后世学习的榜样。他们用自己的实际行动，证明了只要有能力，就能独当一面，成就一番伟业。刘邦最终能统一天下，与这三位独当一面的将领，密不可分。
During the Chu-Han contention, Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, suffered repeated defeats and was nearly killed several times. Zhang Liang, his strategist, recommended three generals: Han Xin, Peng Yue, and Ying Bu. These three generals, each leading their own troops, were all capable of independent action and ultimately helped Liu Bang defeat Xiang Yu and establish the Western Han Dynasty. Han Xin, a brilliant military strategist, repeatedly won battles. Peng Yue, skilled in guerrilla warfare, effectively tied down Xiang Yu's rear, keeping him constantly on the move. Ying Bu, a valiant and capable warrior, repeatedly defeated Xiang Yu's armies. These three generals possessed exceptional military talents and the ability to fight independently. Their bravery and skill were crucial to Liu Bang's ultimate victory. Their achievements served as a model for later generations, proving that anyone with the ability can act independently and accomplish great things.
Usage
常用作谓语、定语、状语。多用于褒义，形容人能力强，能独立负责某项工作或任务。
Commonly used as a predicate, attributive, or adverbial modifier. Mostly positive, it describes a person with strong abilities who can independently take charge of a task or mission.
Examples
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他独自承担了这项任务，真是独当一面。
tā dúzì chéngdānle zhè xiàng rènwu, zhēnshi dúdāng yīmiàn
He single-handedly undertook this task; he is truly capable of independent action.
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这个项目需要一个独当一面的人来领导。
zhège xiàngmù xūyào yīgè dúdāng yīmiàn de rén lái lǐngdǎo
This project needs a leader who can act independently.