磨杵作针 — “To achieve a difficult goal through persistent and diligent effort”
磨杵作针 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to achieve a difficult goal through persistent and diligent effort”. To illustrate that with perseverance, even the most challenging tasks can be accomplished. Literally, “Grind an iron pestle into a needle”.
磨杵作针 Pronunciation and Pinyin
磨杵作针 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 磨杵作针
What does 磨杵作针 mean?
磨杵作针 (mó chǔ zuò zhēn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to achieve a difficult goal through persistent and diligent effort”.
How do you pronounce 磨杵作针?
磨杵作针 is pronounced mó chǔ zuò zhēn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 磨杵作针 literally mean?
Literally, 磨杵作针 means “Grind an iron pestle into a needle”. It is used to mean “to achieve a difficult goal through persistent and diligent effort”.
What is the Chinese definition of 磨杵作针?
形容只要肯下功夫，再难的事也能成。