千里

千里 means 'thousand miles' and is often used metaphorically to express a long distance or a significant effort. It can also imply something that requires great perseverance or time to achieve.

The character 千 (qiān) means 'thousand,' and 里 (lǐ) is a traditional Chinese unit of distance, roughly equivalent to 0.5 kilometers. Together, they literally mean 'a thousand li,' but the phrase is often used in a figurative sense rather than a literal one.

In Chinese culture, 千里 is frequently used in idioms and proverbs to describe perseverance, dedication, or the long journey toward a goal. For example, 千里之行，始于足下 (a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step) emphasizes the importance of taking small steps toward big goals.