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磨穿铁砚

móchuāntiěyàn

Traditional: 磨穿鐵硯

to grind one's way through an ink stone / to persevere in a difficult task (idiom) / to study diligently (idiom)

Character Breakdown

磨
mó
millstone; to grind, to polish, to rub, to wear out
HSK 6
穿
chuān
to drill, to pierce; to dress, to wear
HSK 2
铁
tiě
iron; strong, solid, firm
HSK 3
砚
yàn
inkstone

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