4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 97

We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「孜孜不倦」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「孜孜不倦」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Zizi: diligent and hardworking. Refers to working or studying diligently and tirelessly.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zī zī bù juàn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ji1 ji1 bat1 gyun6

Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.