水滴石穿

MEANING

1. 壹形adjective

   dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success

   • shuǐdīshíchuān,shéngjùmùduàn.

     水滴石穿，绳锯木断。🔊

     Water dripping on stone wears it through, and a rope sawing wood cuts it through.

2. 貳形adjective

   You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.

   • shuǐdīshíchuān,shéngjùmùduàn.

     水滴石穿，绳锯木断。🔊

     Dripping water wears away stone, and a rope saw cuts through wood.

3. 參形adjective

   Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.

   • shuǐdīshíchuān,shéngjùmùduàn.

     水滴石穿，绳锯木断。🔊

     Water dripping on stone wears it through, and a rope saw cuts through wood.