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水滴石穿

shuǐdīshíchuān

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

Character Breakdown

水
shuǐ
water, liquid, lotion, juice
HSK 1
滴
dī
to drip; a drop of water
HSK 5
石
shí
stone, rock, mineral
HSK 5
穿
chuān
to drill, to pierce; to dress, to wear
HSK 2

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