行百里者半于九十 | the last leg is the hardest

xíng行bǎi百lǐ里zhě者bàn半yú于jiǔ九shí十

The most difficult part of any endeavor is often the final stage, requiring sustained effort and vigilance even when success seems imminent.

这项长期项目已经接近尾声，大家更要记住“行百里者半于九十”，不能有丝毫松懈

This long-term project is nearing its end; everyone must remember the adage that "the final stretch is often the hardest," and not relax even a bit.

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