水滴石穿

shuǐ dī shí chuān

HSK 7

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Meaning 释义

  1. dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success
  2. You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.
  3. Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.

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In real sentences 真实例句

水滴石穿shuǐdīshíchuān。

Constant dripping wears away a stone.

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