滴水石穿

dī shuǐ shí chuān · di shui shi chuan

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

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  1. dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success
  2. You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.
  3. Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.

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