自强不息 (zì qiáng bù xī) — to strive unremittingly for self-improvement; to constantly exert oneself without cease
Definition
Emphasizes self-driven, continuous self-improvement (the subject improves itself). Unlike 持之以恒 or 锲而不舍, which describe perseverance toward any goal, 自强不息 is specifically about strengthening oneself.
phrase
to strive unremittingly for self-improvementto constantly exert oneself without cease
Examples
- 自强不息，。Tā yì shēng zì qiáng bù xī, zuì zhōng chéng wéi yí wèi jié chū de kē xué jiā.He strived unremittingly throughout his life and eventually became an outstanding scientist.
- 自强不息，。Zhè ge gōng sī miàn duì wēi jī shí zì qiáng bù xī, zhōng yú zǒu chū le kùn jìng.When facing the crisis, this company constantly strove for self-improvement and finally got out of the difficulties.
- 自强不息。zì qiáng bù xī Shì zhōng huá mín zú de hé xīn jīng shén zhī yī.Unremitting self-improvement is one of the core spirits of the Chinese nation.
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