A1 Proverb Formal

勤能补拙

qinnengbuzhuo

Diligence can make up for lack of cleverness

Meaning

Meaning that persistent hard work can compensate for natural deficiencies.

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Cultural Background

Deeply rooted in the imperial examination system where rote memorization was key.

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Use it as a mantra

Say it to yourself when you feel like giving up.

Meaning

Meaning that persistent hard work can compensate for natural deficiencies.

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Use it as a mantra

Say it to yourself when you feel like giving up.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing character.

勤能补___

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The idiom is 勤能补拙.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing character. Fill Blank A1

勤能补___

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The idiom is 勤能补拙.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are implying they are 'clumsy' (拙). Use it to praise effort, not to point out flaws.

Related Phrases

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熟能生巧

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Practice makes perfect.

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