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Progressing from characters to words and idioms marks advanced Chinese. This guide freely explains 「勵志竭精」 for your learning.

Today’s idiom is 「勵志竭精」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

It means to be determined and do your best.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

lì zhì jié jīng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lai6 ji3 kit3 jing1/jeng1

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.