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The Chinese idiom 「心堅石穿」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

A strong will can penetrate stone. It is a metaphor that as long as you have a strong will, things will be successful.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xīn jiān shí chuān

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sam1 gin1 sek6 chyun1

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.