水滴石穿

shuǐdī-shíchuān

dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success; You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.; Persistent ef

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水滴石穿,贵在坚持。

Dripping water wears through stone, so keep going.

你相信水滴石穿吗?

Do you believe dripping water can wear through stone?