水滴石穿 shuǐ dī shí chuān

DEFINITIONS

  1. dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success
  2. You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.
  3. Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.

CHARACTERS

水 shuǐ
HSK 1
water, liquid, lotion, juice
滴 dī
HSK 5
drip; drop of water
石 shí
HSK 5
stone, rock, mineral; rad. 112
穿 chuān
HSK 2
penetrate, pierce, drill; wear