卧薪尝胆
wò​xīn​cháng​dǎn

persevere

  • created sense approved 卧薪尝胆/臥薪嘗膽 · wò​xīn​cháng​dǎn · persevere

    卧薪尝胆 / 臥薪嘗膽

    wò​xīn​cháng​dǎn

    persevere

    To undergo self-imposed hardships to maintain one's resolve and prepare for revenge or the attainment of a great goal.

    他战败后卧薪尝胆，终于在十年后重振旗鼓。

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  • created reference approved 卧薪尝胆/臥薪嚐膽 → 卧薪尝胆/臥薪嘗膽 (variant)

    卧薪尝胆 / 臥薪嚐膽 wò​xīn​cháng​dǎn

    卧薪尝胆 / 臥薪嘗膽 wò​xīn​cháng​dǎn

    variant

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