通宵达旦 (tōng xiāo dá dàn) — All night until dawn

Translating to 'all night until dawn,' this phrase describes staying up all night, especially for activities like gaming or studying. It highlights a culture of late-night dedication and commitment.

Example Usage

为了这个项目,我昨晚通宵达旦。

For this project, I stayed up all night until dawn.

Cultural Context

Common in discussions about hard work, especially among students and young professionals.

Category: daily-life