jīng​wèi​tián​hǎi

dogged determination

精卫填海 精衛填海 jīng​wèi​tián​hǎi
dogged determination
Literally means the mythical bird 精卫 jīng​wèi tries to fill the ocean with stones; figuratively used to describe indomitable will and determination in the face of impossible odds, or the nursing of a grievance and a resolve to seek revenge

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