Significado
Even a cold stone will warm up if you sit on it for three years. Persistence pays off.
Contexto cultural
Reflects the traditional apprenticeship model where three years was the standard term for learning a trade. Similar concepts of 'gaman' or 'patience' exist in Korea and China, emphasizing the moral weight of endurance.
Use it for encouragement
It's a very kind thing to say to someone who is struggling.
Significado
Even a cold stone will warm up if you sit on it for three years. Persistence pays off.
Use it for encouragement
It's a very kind thing to say to someone who is struggling.
Teste-se
Which particle is missing?
{石|いし}の{上|うえ} [?] {三年|さんねん}
The particle 'mo' adds the nuance of 'even on'.
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Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
1 exercicios{石|いし}の{上|うえ} [?] {三年|さんねん}
The particle 'mo' adds the nuance of 'even on'.
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
1 perguntasNo, it's a metaphor for long-term commitment.
Frases relacionadas
{継続|けいぞく}は{力|ちから}なり
synonymContinuity is power.
