- 孜孜不倦 zīzībùjuàn diligent and tirelessworking with continuous concentrated effort; assiduous and indefatigable, especially in study or work
- 孜孜以求 zīzīyǐqiú to seek diligentlyTo pursue or search for something with persistence and tireless effort.
- 孜孜矻矻 zīzīkūkū diligentlydiligent and untiring; describes working hard without rest
- 喜孜孜 xǐzīzī jubilantoverjoyed; filled with joy; pleased. This form is often written as [[喜滋滋|喜滋滋|xi3 zi1 zi1]].