努力 努力杀贼
“Strive, strive to kill the enemy!”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
抵不住心头热 起兮 起兮 大家团结 大家团结
“can't resist the passion in the heart. Arise, arise! Unite, everyone, unite!”
努力 努力 杀贼
“Strive, strive to kill the enemy!”
只有铁 只有血 只有铁血可以救中国
“Only iron, only blood, only iron and blood can save China!”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In early 20th-century Chinese wartime discourse, rallying cries emphasizing collective struggle against national enemies were central to mobilization.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
strive hard; make great efforts
A highly versatile verb and adverb used to encourage hard work, diligence, or perseverance.
slay the enemy / traitors
An archaic or dramatic wartime collocation referring to eliminating invaders or traitors.
