而立之年 Years of Establishment
Explanation
指的是三十岁，这是一个男人应该能够独立承担责任的年龄。
Refers to the age of thirty, an age at which a man should be able to take on responsibilities independently.
Origin Story
话说春秋时期，孔子周游列国，途中途径蔡国，与弟子们闲谈。孔子感叹道：‘吾十有五而志于学，三十而立，四十而不惑，五十而知天命，六十而耳顺，七十而从心所欲，不逾矩。’ 孔子回忆起他三十而立的往事，当时他离开鲁国，志在天下，却屡屡碰壁。但他并没有气馁，反而更加坚定地践行自己的理想，最终成为一代圣人。弟子们深受感动，纷纷表示要向老师学习，努力实现自身的价值。
During the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius traveled through various states. On his journey through Cai, he chatted with his disciples. Confucius sighed and said: 'At fifteen, I set my heart on learning; at thirty, I stood firm; at forty, I had no doubts; at fifty, I understood the Mandate of Heaven; at sixty, my ear was attuned to reason; at seventy, I could follow my heart’s desires without overstepping the bounds.' Confucius recalled his experiences at thirty, when he left Lu with high aspirations, only to encounter numerous setbacks. But he did not lose heart. Instead, he pursued his ideals with greater determination and eventually became a renowned sage. His disciples were deeply moved and vowed to follow their teacher’s example, striving to realize their own potential.
Usage
常用来形容男性30岁。
Often used to describe men of 30 years old.
Examples
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他而立之年便创办了自己的公司。
ta erli zhinian bian chuangban le zijide gongsi.
He started his own company in his thirties.
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三十而立，这是人生重要的一个阶段。
sanshierli, zheshi rensheng zhongyaode yige duanjie
Thirty is an important stage in one's life.