再接再厉 zàijiē-zàilì to continue the struggle (idiom)
to continue the struggle (idiom); to persist; unremitting efforts
How to remember 再接再厉: 再 again + 接 receive + 厉 whetstone = to continue the struggle (idiom).
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How it is used
- An idiom of encouragement: 'keep up the good work and push on further' - said to someone who's done well and should continue: 希望大家再接再厉 (may everyone continue to strive).
- Note it's 厉 (to sharpen/press on), not 励. Used to spur continued effort after an initial success, not to console failure.