持之以恒

• 拼音: chí zhī yǐ héng
• 汉字拆解: 持 = hold; 之 = it (object marker); 以 = with; 恒 = constancy/perseverance

含义

To persevere; to persist consistently; to maintain constant effort over time.

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

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: encouragement, advice, self-improvement

语气: motivational

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal