胼手胝足 calloused hands and feet
Explanation
胼，指手掌磨起的厚皮；胝，指脚底磨起的厚皮。胼手胝足，形容手脚上磨起了厚厚的茧子。比喻辛勤劳动。
Pián (胼) refers to the thickened skin on the palms; zhī (胝) refers to the thickened skin on the soles of the feet. Pián shǒu zhī zú describes the formation of thick calluses on hands and feet. It describes diligent work.
Origin Story
从前，在一个小山村里，住着一位名叫老张的农民。他家境贫寒，为了养活一家老小，每天起早贪黑地劳作。春耕夏耘，秋收冬藏，一年四季，老张都忙个不停。他的双手布满了老茧，脚底也磨出了厚厚的茧子，但他从不叫苦叫累。他常说，只要能养活家人，再苦再累也值得。村里人都敬佩老张的勤劳，夸赞他是勤劳致富的榜样。老张用他勤劳的双手，不仅养活了一家人，还盖起了新房，日子越过越红火。他的故事，也成为了村里流传的佳话，激励着一代又一代的村民努力奋斗。
Once upon a time, in a small mountain village, lived a farmer named Lao Zhang. His family was poor, and to support his family, he worked from dawn till dusk every day. Spring plowing, summer weeding, autumn harvesting, winter storing, Lao Zhang was busy all year round. His hands were covered with calluses, and his feet were also worn out, but he never complained. He often said that as long as he could support his family, it was worth it, no matter how hard he worked. The villagers admired Lao Zhang's diligence and praised him as a model of hard work and wealth. With his hardworking hands, Lao Zhang not only supported his family but also built a new house, and his life became increasingly prosperous. His story also became a local legend and inspired generations of villagers to work hard.
Usage
用于形容勤劳刻苦。多用于书面语。
Used to describe diligent and hard work. Mostly used in written language.
Examples
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他为了养家糊口，胼手胝足地工作了大半辈子。
ta weile yang jia hukou pian shou zhi zu de gongzuole dabanbeizi
He worked hard for most of his life to support his family.
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为了完成这个项目，他们夜以继日，胼手胝足地工作着。
weile wancheng zhege xiangmu tamen ye yiji ri pian shou zhi zu de gongzuozhe
They worked day and night to complete the project, tirelessly.