不到黄河心不死
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lit. not to stop until one reaches the Yellow River (idiom)
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fig. to persevere until one reaches one's goal
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to keep going while some hope is left
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Proverb谚语諺語 · In everyday use
- Literally
- until you reach the Yellow River, your heart won't die
- Meaning
- Someone who won't give up until they have run out of options or hit a dead end. Often mildly critical of stubbornness. Compare "never say die."
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