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磨穿成針

磨穿成針

磨穿成針

moˊ chuan ˉ chengˊ zhen ˉ

(Persistent, Pestle)

A pestle can be ground into a needle | Persistent effort pays off

磨穿 moˊ chuanˉ

(Worn)

Worn through

成 chengˊ chengˋ

(Become, Bias, Complete, Embark, Establish, Finish, Found, Take shape, Turn into)

Complete, Finish, Turn into, Establish, Found, Bias, Embark, Take shape, Become

針 zhen ˉ

(Acupuncture, Needle, Pin, Probe, Sew, Syringe)

Needle, Pin, Probe, Syringe, Acupuncture, Sew

磨

Grind, Hardship, Obstacles, Polish, Rub, Set backs, Sharpen, Suffering, Wear, Wear Out, Worn

Rub, Grind, Polish, Sharpen, Wear down, Wear Out, Worn, Hardship, Suffering, Obstacles, Set backs

穿

Pass through, Penetrate, Pierce, Put on, Thread, Wear

Wear, Put on, Penetrate, Pierce, Pass through, Thread

成

Become, Bias, Complete, Embark, Establish, Finish, Found, Take shape, Turn into

Complete, Finish, Turn into, Establish, Found, Bias, Embark, Take shape, Become

針

Acupuncture, Needle, Pin, Probe, Sew, Syringe

Needle, Pin, Probe, Syringe, Acupuncture, Sew

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