"the first step is always the hardest" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 万事开头难

Definition

这个表达意思是做一件新事情时，开始往往是最难的，但一旦开始就会变得简单。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于鼓励别人或自己勇敢开始一件事。适用于生活、工作等多种场景。中文常见相似表达有“万事开头难”。

Examples

Remember, the first step is always the hardest when learning a new language.

记住，学新语言时，**万事开头难**。

Don’t give up because the first step is always the hardest.

不要放弃，因为**万事开头难**。

He knew that the first step is always the hardest, so he started exercising slowly.

他知道**万事开头难**，所以慢慢开始锻炼。

Honestly, the first step is always the hardest, but once you get going, it gets easier.

说真的，**万事开头难**，一旦开始就会容易多了。

If you’re nervous about your new job, just remember: the first step is always the hardest.

如果你对新工作感到紧张，记住：**万事开头难**。

I kept telling myself that the first step is always the hardest and just sent the application.

我一直提醒自己**万事开头难**，所以就把申请发出去了。