Word: 持之以恒 (chízhīyǐhéng) Traditional: 持之以恆 持之以恒 dictionary entry chízhīyǐhéng to pursue unremittingly (idiom) Full dictionary entry for 持之以恒 Example sentences using 持之以恒 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 学外语必须持之以恒。 Xué wàiyǔ bìxū chízhīyǐhéng. Learning a foreign language takes perseverance. 想减肥就要持之以恒。 Xiǎng jiǎnféi jiùyào chízhīyǐhéng. If you want to lose weight, you have to persevere.