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夙兴夜寐
夙興夜寐
sùxīngyèmèi
1. to rise early and sleep late (idiom); to work hard
2. to study diligently
3. to burn the candle at both ends

Character Breakdown

夙
sù
dawn, early in the morning; previous; long-held
6 丶
兴
xìng
to thrive, to prosper, to flourish
HSK 1 6 丶
夜
yè
night, dark; under cover of night
HSK 5 8 丶
寐
mèi
sleep; asleep
12 丶

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