精禽填海 — “Jingwei bird filling the sea”
精禽填海 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to display unwavering determination and perseverance in the face of seemingly impossible tasks; to persist tirelessly despite immense difficulties, like the mythical Jingwei bird trying to fill the sea”. Literally, “Jingwei bird filling the sea”.
精禽填海 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 精禽填海
According to a mythical legend, in ancient times, Emperor Yan's youngest and most beloved daughter, Nüwa, drowned in the East Sea. Her soul then transformed into a mythical bird called Jingwei.
This bird would frequently fly to the West Mountain, pick up small stones and twigs, and drop them into the East Sea, vowing to fill it up to avenge herself. She continued to fly back and forth endlessly, but ultimately, she never managed to fill the East Sea.
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Open the tool →Questions about 精禽填海
What does 精禽填海 mean?
精禽填海 (jīng qín tián hǎi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to display unwavering determination and perseverance in the face of seemingly impossible tasks; to persist tirelessly despite immense difficulties, like the mythical Jingwei bird trying to fill the sea”.
How do you pronounce 精禽填海?
精禽填海 is pronounced jīng qín tián hǎi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 精禽填海 literally mean?
Literally, 精禽填海 means “Jingwei bird filling the sea”. It is used to mean “to display unwavering determination and perseverance in the face of seemingly impossible tasks; to persist tirelessly despite immense difficulties, like the mythical Jingwei bird trying to fill the sea”.
Where does 精禽填海 come from?
精禽填海 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 精禽填海?
精禽：传说炎帝的女儿在东海淹死，灵魂化作精卫鸟，常衔西山木石填东海。比喻意志坚决，不畏艰难