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齐心协力qíxīnxiélìto work with a common purpose (idiom); to make concerted effortsHSK 7, i, 18 strokes, rank #12290, Very Hard
齐心协力qíxīnxiélìto pull togetherHSK 7, i, 18 strokes, rank #12290, Very Hard
齐心协力qíxīnxiélìto work as oneHSK 7, i, 18 strokes, rank #12290, Very Hard
qíxīnxiélì(qi2xin1xie2li4)qi xin xie li T2
  1. 1to work with a common purpose (idiom); to make concerted efforts
  2. 2to pull together
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March 24, 2026

齐心协力(齊心協力)qíxīnxiélì(qi2xin1xie2li4)

齐心协力 is an idiom that means to work together with a common purpose or to make concerted efforts towards achieving a goal. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration, often used in contexts where collective action leads to success.

Strokes18Frequency#12290DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The concept of 齐心协力 reflects the traditional Chinese value of collectivism, where group harmony and cooperation are prioritized over individualism, often seen in community events and organizational settings.

Memory tip

Imagine a group of friends (齐) holding hands (心) in a circle, working together (协) to lift a heavy object (力). This image represents unity and collaboration, linking the characters to their meaning and making it easier to remember both the pronunciation and the concept.

Meanings of 齐心协力

qíxīnxiélì(qi2xin1xie2li4)
1to work with a common purpose (idiom); to make concerted efforts
2to pull together
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齐心协力Simplified
齊心協力Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
#12290Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Use 齐心协力 in both formal and informal settings to encourage teamwork. A common mistake is to use it in contexts where individuals are working alone; remember it emphasizes collective effort. Collocations include '齐心协力完成任务' (to complete a task together).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 idiom, 齐心协力 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to teamwork and collaboration. Students should focus on understanding its nuances and using it appropriately in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 齐心协力 with individual effort expressions, leading to incorrect usage like '我齐心协力' (I work together), which should be '我们齐心协力' (We work together). Always remember it emphasizes a group effort.

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Idiom Spotlight: 齐心协力

Chengyu origin story
Literal meaning:together heart cooperate power

Component Characters

齐qí(name of states and dynasties at several different periods)
HSK 56 strokes齐
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心xīnheart
HSK 44 strokes心
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协xiéto cooperate
HSK 46 strokes十
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力lìpower
HSK 52 strokes力
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How to say to work with a common purpose (idiom); to make concerted efforts in Chinese

“to work with a common purpose (idiom); to make concerted efforts” in Chinese is齐心协力qíxīnxiélì

齐心协力 is an idiom that means to work together with a common purpose or to make concerted efforts towards achieving a goal. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration, often used in contexts where collective action leads to success.

When to use 齐心协力

Use 齐心协力 in both formal and informal settings to encourage teamwork. A common mistake is to use it in contexts where individuals are working alone; remember it emphasizes collective effort. Collocations include '齐心协力完成任务' (to complete a task together).

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 齐心协力 with individual effort expressions, leading to incorrect usage like '我齐心协力' (I work together), which should be '我们齐心协力' (We work together). Always remember it emphasizes a group effort.

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心
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力

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Grammar Patterns of 齐心协力

齐心协力 functions as a four-character idiom (成语). Treat it as a fixed unit; it usually plays the role of a single adjective, adverb, or noun phrase inside the larger sentence. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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为了早日实现四个现代化,让我们____地干吧.

Let's pull together for the early realisation of the four modernizations.

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为了早日实现四个现代化,让我们齐心协力地干吧.

wéi le zǎo rì shí xiàn sì gè xiàn dài huà, , ràng wǒ mén qí xīn xié lì dì gān.

Let's pull together for the early realisation of the four modernizations.

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