昃食宵衣 — “To work diligently from dawn till dusk”
昃食宵衣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to work diligently from dawn till dusk”. To be assiduous in one's duties. Literally, “Eat dinner late, dress before dawn”.
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为了完成研究项目，他昃食宵衣，付出了大量心血
To complete the research project, he worked diligently from dawn till dusk, pouring in a great deal of effort.
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What does 昃食宵衣 mean?
昃食宵衣 (zè shí xiāo yī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to work diligently from dawn till dusk”.
How do you pronounce 昃食宵衣?
昃食宵衣 is pronounced zè shí xiāo yī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 昃食宵衣 literally mean?
Literally, 昃食宵衣 means “Eat dinner late, dress before dawn”. It is used to mean “to work diligently from dawn till dusk”.
What is the Chinese definition of 昃食宵衣?
入夜才吃晚饭，天不亮就穿衣起床。指勤于政务。