精益求精 (jīng yì qiú jīng) — to strive for perfection; to constantly improve something that is already excellent
Definition
An idiom meaning to refine something already excellent, pushing it further toward perfection. Self-focused on the work/craft itself, unlike 自强不息 which stresses tireless self-improvement of the person.
phrase
to strive for perfectionto constantly improve something that is already excellent
Examples
- 精益求精，。Zhè jiā gōng sī de chǎn pǐn yì zhí jīng yì qiú jīng, shēn shòu yòng hù xǐ ài.This company's products always strive for perfection and are well loved by users.
- ，精益求精。Wú lùn zuò shén me gōng zuò, dōu yào xué huì jīng yì qiú jīng.No matter what job you do, you must learn to constantly improve.
- ，精益求精。Tā de huà jì yǐ jīng hěn hǎo, dàn tā hái shì jiān chí jīng yì qiú jīng.His painting skills are already excellent, but he still insists on pursuing further perfection.
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