Definition
自强不息 (zì qiáng bù xī) is a set phrase meaning 'to constantly strive for self-improvement without ceasing.' It emphasizes an inner drive to better oneself, often as a lifelong principle or core value. This contrasts with 夜以继日 (working around the clock) and 再接再厉 (continuing efforts after a success), which focus on sustained effort in a specific task rather than personal growth.
phrase
to strive unremittingly for self-improvementto constantly exert oneself without cease
Examples
- 自强不息，。Tā yìshēng zì qiáng bù xī, zuìzhōng chéngwéi yí wèi jiéchū de kēxuéjiā.He strived unremittingly throughout his life and eventually became an outstanding scientist.
- 自强不息，。Zhège gōngsī miànduì wēijī shí zì qiáng bù xī, zhōngyú zǒu chū le kùnjìng.When facing the crisis, this company constantly strove for self-improvement and finally got out of the difficulties.
- 自强不息。zì qiáng bù xī shì Zhōnghuá Mínzú de héxīn jīngshén zhī yī.Unremitting self-improvement is one of the core spirits of the Chinese nation.
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