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“persevere” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiān chí bù xiè

Example

她坚持不懈地练习钢琴。tā jiān chí bú xiè dì liàn xí gāng qín

She practices the piano persistently.

Illustration for 坚持不懈 (persevere)

How to say “persevere” in Chinese

“Persevere” in Chinese is 坚持不懈 (jiān chí bù xiè).

A steady course that keeps moving through setbacks until the work is done.

Full entry for 坚持不懈: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 坚持不懈

学生在备考时应保持坚持不懈的态度。xué shēng zài bèi kǎo shí yīng bǎo chí jiān chí bú xiè de tài dù

Students should maintain a persistent attitude while preparing for exams.

Tips for using 坚持不懈

  • In everyday conversation, this idiom often sounds more formal and purposeful than a simple statement about continued effort, so it fits speeches, writing, and serious goals.

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