Definition
锲而不舍 (qiè ér bù shě) is a chengyu literally meaning 'to chisel away without stopping', used to express persevering and never giving up. Compared to 持之以恒 (chí zhī yǐ héng), which emphasizes maintaining constant effort, 锲而不舍 highlights the tenacity of not abandoning a task; it is more action-focused. 水滴石穿 (shuǐ dī-shí chuān) emphasizes the eventual breakthrough, whereas 锲而不舍 stresses the continuous process.
phrase
to persevereto work with unflagging determination
Examples
- 锲而不舍，。Tā xuéxí fēicháng qiè ér bù shě, zhōngyú kǎo shàng le lǐxiǎng de dàxué.He persevered in his studies and finally got into his ideal university.
- 锲而不舍，。Chuàngyè lùshàng xūyào qiè ér bù shě de jīngshén, bù néng qīngyì fàngqì.On the path of starting a business you need a persevering spirit — don't give up easily.
- 锲而不舍，。Zhǐyào qiè ér bù shě, rènhé kùnnan dōu néng kèfú.As long as you persevere, any difficulty can be overcome.
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