磨杵成针 in English mo2 chu3 cheng2 zhen1 Meaning

Meanings

  • to grind an iron bar down to a fine needle (idiomatic expression); metaphorically to persevere in a difficult task
  • to study diligently

Simplified Characters

磨 杵 成 针

Traditional Characters

磨 杵 成 針

Pinyin

mo2 chu3 cheng2 zhen1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

磨mo2to rub 杵chu3pestle 成cheng2surname Cheng 针zhen1needle