He who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom. 登高必自卑。
| 發 音 | Pronounce
dēng gāo bì zì bēi |
|---|---|
| 解 釋 | Explanation
登高山須從低處開始，走遠路要從近處開始。比喻做事要紮紮實實，循序漸進。 |
| 英文解釋 | If you want to gain high status, you must start with low status and slowly work upwards. |
| 英文造句 | Although Thomas hoped to become a famous journalist, he didn’t mind working for a small-town newspaper at first. “He who would climb the ladder must begin at the bottom,” he said. |
