九牛二虎之力 jiǔ niú èr hǔ zhī lì — the strength of nine oxen and two tigers; tremendous effort

九牛二虎之力
jiǔ niú èr hǔ zhī lì

Characters: 九 · 牛 · 二 · 虎 · 之 · 力

Definitions

  1. the strength of nine oxen and two tigers; tremendous effort

More definitions

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  1. tremendous strength (idiom)

ExtDict

  1. 比喻很大的力气。常用于很费力才做成一件事的场合。

Examples

  • 他费了九牛二虎之力，才把石头搬开。

    It took the strength of nine oxen and two tigers before he finally moved the stone.

  • 大家使出九牛二虎之力，终于把陷住的车推了出来。

    Everyone put forth tremendous effort and finally pushed the stuck car out.