自强不息

zì qiáng bù xī

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

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Definitions

1. to strive unremittingly
2. self-improvement

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 半途而废 bàn tú ér fèi 半途而废 bàn tú ér fèi to give up halfway (idiom); leave sth unfinished giving up halfway vs. persistent striving: to give up halfway (idiom); leave sth unfinished

Related words

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• 发奋图强 fā fèn tú qiáng 发奋图强 fā fèn tú qiáng to make an effort to become strong (idiom); determined to do better idiom for striving for excellence: to make an effort to become strong (idiom); determined to do better

Synonyms

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• 自强 zì qiáng 自强 zì qiáng to strive for self-improvement same meaning of self-strengthening: to strive for self-improvement

Usage notes

Common mistakes

自强不息 is a fixed idiom; do not insert words between the characters. Incorrect: 自很强不息.

Formality

自强不息 is formal and often used in written or inspirational contexts, not casual speech.

Example Sentences

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我们要 自强不息 ，不断进步。

We must strive unremittingly and keep improving.

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Child Words of 自强不息

• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 强 强 jiàng: stubborn
• 强 强 qiáng: strong
• 强 强 qiǎng: to force
• 自 自 zì: self
• 不息 不息 bù xī: continually
• 息 息 xī: breath
• 自强 自强 zì qiáng: to strive for self-improvement