滴水穿石
dī shuǐ chuān shí
Definitions
- 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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Example Sentences
1 shown俗语说， 滴水穿石 。
As the saying goes, constant dripping wears away a stone.
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