自强不息

• 拼音: zì qiáng bù xī
• 汉字拆解: 自 = 自 (self); 强 = 弓 + 虽 (strong); 不 = 不 (not); 息 = 自 + 心 (rest/breath)

含义

To strive ceaselessly for self-improvement; to persevere without rest. Describes the spirit of constant, vigorous self-betterment.

A classical idiom drawn from the I Ching, used to extol tireless effort and determination. Frequently cited in motivational speeches, institutional mottos, and national discourse on the Chinese spirit.

例句

1. 中华民族历经磨难却始终坚守自强不息的精神。
2. 清华大学的校训正是自强不息，厚德载物。
3. 他凭借自强不息的毅力，从贫困走向了成功。

用法指南

语境: motivational, education, national discourse

语气: inspiring

正确说法

• 这所大学以自强不息为校训，激励着一代又一代学子奋发向上。(This university uses 'strive ceaselessly' as its motto, inspiring generation after generation of students.)
• 面对逆境，他展现出了自强不息的顽强精神。(Faced with adversity, he demonstrated the indomitable spirit of ceaseless self-improvement.)

错误说法

• 自强不息地休息 — 不息 means without rest, so combining it with 休息 produces a contradiction

起源与历史

自强不息 from 《易经》: 天行健，君子以自强不息 — the movement of heaven is vigorous, so the gentleman strives ceaselessly

文化背景

时代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal