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精益求精 (jīng yì qiú jīng)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To constantly improve one's skills or work; to strive for perfection.

Definition (中文解释)

精完美,好;益更加∶了还求更好。

Derivation (典故出处)

《论语·学而》《诗》云‘如切如磋,如琢如磨。’其斯之谓与?”宋·朱熹注言治骨角者,既切之而复磋之;治玉石者,既琢之而复磨之,治之已精,而益求其精也。”

Example (造句示例)

She always practices the piano piece repeatedly to achieve perfection, embodying the spirit of 精益求精.