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坚持 (jiānchí) vs 坚韧 (jiānrèn) — use 持之以恒 when emphasizing consistent effort over time, while 坚持 focuses on the act of holding on or maintaining something.
This idiom is often used in both formal and informal contexts to encourage perseverance. Be careful not to confuse it with similar expressions that imply short-term effort; 持之以恒 refers specifically to long-term commitment.
While 持之以恒 is not a specific HSK vocabulary item, it is useful for advanced learners to explore idiomatic expressions. Students should focus on understanding the components of the idiom and their meanings, as well as practice using it in contexts related to personal goals or studies.
Learners often misinterpret the idiom as implying occasional effort rather than continuous commitment. A common mistake is saying, '我会努力一段时间' (I will work hard for a period of time) instead of using 持之以恒 to express long-term perseverance.
Pronunciation of 持之以恒
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How to say to pursue unremittingly (idiom); to persevere in Chinese
“to pursue unremittingly (idiom); to persevere” in Chinese is持之以恒
持之以恒 is an idiom that means to persist or persevere steadfastly in a task or goal over time. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistent effort and determination, especially in the face of challenges or difficulties.
When to use 持之以恒
This idiom is often used in both formal and informal contexts to encourage perseverance. Be careful not to confuse it with similar expressions that imply short-term effort; 持之以恒 refers specifically to long-term commitment.
持之以恒 or something close to it
坚持 (jiānchí) vs 坚韧 (jiānrèn) — use 持之以恒 when emphasizing consistent effort over time, while 坚持 focuses on the act of holding on or maintaining something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misinterpret the idiom as implying occasional effort rather than continuous commitment. A common mistake is saying, '我会努力一段时间' (I will work hard for a period of time) instead of using 持之以恒 to express long-term perseverance.
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It means to persevere or persist steadfastly in a task or goal over time.
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