万丈高楼平地起

万丈高楼平地起:

Literally means:

the loftiest towers are built up from the ground

Actually means:

the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step

It means all buildings, however high, are built from the ground.

It figuratively means all things grow and develop gradually from small to big.

It is usually used to warn people that they should not pursue quick success, and must adopt a down-to-earth attitude, start from the very beginning and make gradual progress.

再高的楼也是从平地盖起来的。

比喻事物都是由小到大，逐渐发展起来的。

常用来提示人们做事不要急于求成，要从基础做起，稳步前进。