"Women hold up half the sky" means that women have great potential and can do whatever men can do. For a long time, this sentence was used as a slogan, but now it is remembered in the form of proverbs and old sayings.

There are many theories about the origin of "women hold up half the sky". One of them is:1956 May 16 People's Daily published "Protecting the Health of Rural Women and Children", which mentioned a saying in rural Hunan: "Women hold up half the sky."

Over the past century, women in China have undergone earth-shaking changes, and women play an irreplaceable role in both family and work. The status of women is gradually recognized. They can not only compete with men, but also perform very well in the political, economic and cultural fields. More and more women become celebrities and enjoy a good reputation.