凡事尽力而为
“"Do your best."”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不过父亲说过
“But Father always said,”
凡事 尽力而为
“"Do your best."”
你也要加油啊
“Work harder.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Quoting advice from parents ('father once said') carries substantial moral weight in Chinese culture, often invoked to provide emotional grounding and guidance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to do one's utmost; to do the best one can
A very common Chengyu used to encourage someone to try hard without stressing over the ultimate outcome.
everything; in all matters
A slightly formal literary word often placed at the start of a sentence to mean 'whatever happens' or 'in all things'.