孜孜不倦 (zī zī bù juàn) — diligently and tirelessly; indefatigably

Definition

A four-character idiom meaning working or studying with tireless, steady effort. Used in formal writing to praise sustained diligence, often with 地 as an adverbial.

idiom
diligently and tirelesslyindefatigably

Examples

  • 孜孜不倦
    Tā zī zī bù juàn dì xué xí, zhōng yú kǎo shàng le lǐ xiǎng de dà xué.
    He studied tirelessly and finally got into his dream university.
  • 孜孜不倦
    Zhè wèi kē xué jiā zī zī bù juàn dì yán jiū le jǐ shí nián.
    This scientist has researched indefatigably for decades.
  • 孜孜不倦
    Zhǐ yǒu zī zī bù juàn dì nǔ lì, cái néng qǔ dé zhēn zhèng de chéng jiù.
    Only by working tirelessly can one achieve real success.

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