Definition
精益求精 is a set phrase meaning 'to strive for perfection'—it focuses on making something already excellent even better, often applied to products, skills, or work quality. In contrast, 自强不息 ('unceasing self-improvement') emphasizes personal effort and perseverance in self-development rather than refining an existing outcome.
phrase
to strive for perfectionto constantly improve something that is already excellent
Examples
- 精益求精，。Zhè jiā gōngsī de chǎnpǐn yìzhí jīng yì qiú jīng, shēn shòu yònghù xǐ'ài.This company's products always strive for perfection and are well loved by users.
- ，精益求精。Wúlùn zuò shénme gōngzuò, dōu yào xuéhuì jīng yì qiú jīng.No matter what job you do, you must learn to constantly improve.
- ，精益求精。Tā de huàjì yǐjīng hěn hǎo, dàn tā háishì jiānchí jīng yì qiú jīng.His painting skills are already excellent, but he still insists on pursuing further perfection.
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