虽休勿休 — “Though praised, do not cease striving”
虽休勿休 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though one is praised for their excellence or achievements, they must not become complacent or stop striving for further improvement; continue to work hard and remain humble”. Literally, “Though praised, do not cease striving”.
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What does 虽休勿休 mean?
虽休勿休 (suī xiū wù xiū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though one is praised for their excellence or achievements, they must not become complacent or stop striving for further improvement; continue to work hard and remain humble”.
How do you pronounce 虽休勿休?
虽休勿休 is pronounced suī xiū wù xiū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 虽休勿休 literally mean?
Literally, 虽休勿休 means “Though praised, do not cease striving”. It is used to mean “Though one is praised for their excellence or achievements, they must not become complacent or stop striving for further improvement; continue to work hard and remain humble”.
What is the Chinese definition of 虽休勿休?
休：美善；休：赞美。虽然受到别人赞美但不能沾沾自喜