Chinese word

自强不息

Pronunciation

Pinyinzì qiáng bù xī

Meaning

  • idiomstrive tirelessly

Example

我们要自强不息，迎接挑战。wǒ men yào zì qiáng bù xī yíng jiē tiǎo zhàn

We should strive tirelessly to meet challenges.

Illustration for 自强不息 (strive tirelessly)

More examples

她以自强不息的信念，克服了重重困难。tā yǐ zì qiáng bù xī de xìn niàn kè fú le chóng chóng kùn nán

Guided by a belief in striving tirelessly, she overcame many difficulties.

Core concept

A steady drive to build inner strength and character while pressing forward through difficulty.

Common phrases

  • 发扬自强不息的精神fā yáng zì qiáng bù xī de jīng shén

    foster the spirit of striving tirelessly

  • 以自强不息为准则yǐ zì qiáng bù xī wèi zhǔn zé

    take striving tirelessly as one's guiding principle

Similar words

发愤图强fā fèn tú qiáng: Starting determined efforts to grow stronger after making a firm resolution.
奋发向上fèn fā xiàng shàng: Working with energy and initiative to improve and advance.
自立自强zì lì zì qiáng: Relying on personal effort to become stronger and live independently.

Definition in Chinese

不停地增强自身的力量和品格，保持长期不懈的进取态度。bù tíng dì zēng qiáng zì shēn de lì liàng hé pǐn gé bǎo chí cháng qī bú xiè de jìn qǔ tài dù

Word origin

自强不息 (zìqiángbùxī, "strengthen oneself without pause") comes from the Qian hexagram of the Book of Changes, where the ideal person keeps improving without rest.

Usage tips

  • This idiom has a formal, motto-like tone, so everyday speakers often choose simpler encouragement in casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • indomitable spiritidiom

Opposites

Related words

  • 自强zì qiángstrive to strengthen oneselfverb

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