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精益求精

zing1 jik1 kau4 zing1

jing1 yi4 qiu2 jing1

(idiom) to constantly improve oneself

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 1,350,000

This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

精益求精

This word was added by tym on 27th Feb 2005 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008

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精 zing1 jing1 jing4 - polished rice; energy, spirits
益 jik1 yi4 - increase; profit; benefit
求 kau4 qiu2 ju1 - ask for; seek ;demand; request
精 zing1 jing1 jing4 - polished rice; energy, spirits

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