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磨穿铁砚
mó​chuān​tiě​yàn

persevere

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
磨穿铁砚 (磨穿鐵硯) mó​chuān​tiě​yàn
persevere
to persist in a difficult or long-term task with unyielding determination
study diligently
to study with great persistence for many years, literally wearing down an inkstone through constant practice

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