滴水穿石 (Dripping water hollows out stone)
English 中國語 한국어 Traditional: 滴水穿石 Simplified: 滴水穿石 English: Dripping water hollows out stone. Origin and Context This idiom originates from an anecdote about Zhang Guaiyai (张乖崖), recorded in the book Helin Yulu (鹤林玉露) written by the scholar Luo Dajing (罗大经) during the Song Dynasty. Meaning It literally means "dripping water pierces the stone." It conveys the message that even a small, seemingly insignificant effort, if applied consistently over time, can overcome immense obstacles and achieve great success. Reason for Recommendation Consistency is often harder than it seems. When we put in daily effort but fail to see immediate results, we might feel tempted to give up. I recommend this idiom because it reminds...