# Effort & growth

Idioms about persistence, practice, and the work behind progress.

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145–152 of 152 idioms

Pinyin A–Z

- [跃跃欲试 yuè yuè yù shì Be eager to give something a try ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/yue-yue-yu-shi)

- [再接再厉 zài jiē zài lì Keep making renewed efforts ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/zai-jie-zai-li)

- [栉风沐雨 zhì fēng mù yǔ Work outdoors through harsh weather ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/zhi-feng-mu-yu)

- [专心致志 zhuān xīn zhì zhì Concentrate wholeheartedly ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/zhuan-xin-zhi-zhi)

- [自暴自弃 zì bào zì qì Give up on oneself and stop trying ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/zi-bao-zi-qi)

- [自强不息 zì qiáng bù xī Keep improving oneself with sustained effort ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/zi-qiang-bu-xi)

- [自食其力 zì shí qí lì Support oneself through one's own work ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/zi-shi-qi-li)

- [孜孜不倦 zī zī bù juàn Work or study diligently without tiring ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/zi-zi-bu-juan)

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