水滴石穿 shuǐ dī shí chuān ㄕㄨㄟˇ ㄉㄧ ㄕˊ ㄔㄨㄢ seoi2 dik1 sek6 cyun1

  • dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success
  • You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.
  • Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 水 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 水滴石穿 ( shuǐ dī shí chuān seoi2 dik1 sek6 cyun1 )。

    Constant dripping wears away a stone.

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