滴水石穿 dī shuǐ shí chuān

constant effort overcomes difficulty

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
滴 dī HSK 5
to drip; a drop
水 shuǐ HSK 1
water; liquid; beverage
石 shí HSK 5
stone; rock; surname Shi
穿 chuān HSK 2
to wear; to put on; to dress