The summer break is coming to an end, and teachers and students are getting ready for the new semester. It’s time to change out of your pajamas and head back to school. With the new semester comes new opportunities and experiences. Here we have a few proverbs for you to keep yourself determined for new beginnings.
To turn something of little worth into something of value.
Diǎn shí chéng jīn. 点石成金
Do what one says.
Shuō daò zuò daò. 说到做到
Following the advice given oneself.
Shēn tǐ lì xíng. 身体力行
Hardship fosters talent.
Nì jìng chū rén cái. 逆境出人才
Don’t fear slowing down; fear coming to a halt.
Bú pà màn jiù pà zhàn. 不怕慢就怕站
Training and discipline are needed to build character.
Yù bù zhuó bù chén qì. 玉不琢不成器
Early bird catches the worm.
Záo qǐ de niǎo ér yǒu chóng chī. 早起的鸟儿有虫吃。
No pain, no gain.
Yī fēn gēngyún, yī fēn shōuhuò. 一分耕耘，一分收获。
Perseverance will lead to eventual success.
Qiānlǐ zhī xíng shǐ yú zúxià. 千里之行始于足下。
There is always room for improvement.
Rén wǎng gāochù zǒu, shuǐ wǎng dīchù liú. 人往高处走，水往低处流。
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