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    刻苦钻研 (kèkǔ zuānyán - study diligently and meticulously)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression (idiomatic phrase)
    neutral to formal

    How it works

    This four-character chengyu (idiomatic expression) combines '刻苦' (diligent, assiduous) and '钻研' (to study thoroughly, delve into research). It functions as a predicate or a verbal phrase, describing the action of studying or researching with great effort and thoroughness. It emphasizes both the hard work involved and the depth of inquiry.

    Sample sentences

    学生们应该刻苦钻研，为祖国建设贡献力量。

    Students should study diligently and meticulously, contributing their strength to the nation's development.

    这位科学家一生都在刻苦钻研，取得了许多重要的突破。

    This scientist dedicated his life to diligent research and achieved many important breakthroughs.

    只有刻苦钻研，才能掌握扎实的知识和技能。

    Only by studying diligently and meticulously can one grasp solid knowledge and skills.

    Quick facts

    structure:This is a typical four-character chengyu (成语), often used to commend or describe a positive attitude towards learning or research. It's a v-adj + v-v structure where the first two characters (刻苦) act as an adverbial modifier to the verb '钻研'.

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    Example

    学生们应该刻苦钻研，为祖国建设贡献力量。

    Students should study diligently and meticulously, contributing their strength to the nation's development.

    这位科学家一生都在刻苦钻研，取得了许多重要的突破。

    This scientist dedicated his life to diligent research and achieved many important breakthroughs.

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