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夙兴夜寐

sùxīngyèmèi

Traditional: 夙興夜寐

to rise early and sleep late (idiom); to work hard / to study diligently / to burn the candle at both ends

Character Breakdown

夙
sù
dawn, early in the morning; previous; long-held
兴
xìng
to thrive, to prosper, to flourish
HSK 1
夜
yè
night, dark; under cover of night
HSK 5
寐
mèi
sleep; asleep

Additional Information

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Chinese
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