持之以恒

• Pinyin: chí zhī yǐ héng
• Desglose de hanzi: 持 = hold; 之 = it (object marker); 以 = with; 恒 = constancy/perseverance

Significado

Perseverar; ser constante; mantener el esfuerzo.

A four-character idiom emphasizing steady, unwavering effort over the long term. Often used for encouraging persistence in studies, work, or self-improvement.

Ejemplos

1. 学习语言需要持之以恒，不能三天打鱼两天晒网。
2. 他持之以恒地锻炼身体，终于减肥成功了。
3. 任何技能的掌握都需要持之以恒的练习。

Guía de uso

Contexto: encouragement, advice, self-improvement

Tono: motivational

Correcto

• 持之以恒才能取得成功。(Only through perseverance can you achieve success.)
• 学习贵在持之以恒。(The key to learning lies in persistent effort.)

Incorrecto

• 我持之以恒地睡觉 (Too formal for ordinary activities — reserve for effort-requiring pursuits)

Origen e historia

Classical idiom: 持 (hold/maintain) + 之 (it) + 以 (with) + 恒 (constancy). Means to maintain something with constancy.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal