水滴石穿(shuǐ dī shí chuān)

4 characters

dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom)

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Word information

Pinyin
shuǐ dī shí chuān
Meaning
dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success
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Characters
4
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