水滴石穿 (shuǐ dī shí chuān): 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.

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HSK 7

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Pinyin
Meaning: 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.
Characters: 4
HSK level: HSK 7

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HSK 1

Shui ethnic group

HSK 6

to drip

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HSK 1

to bore through

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