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逆水行舟

逆水行舟

Chinese

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contrary; opposite; backwards; to go against; to oppose; to betray; to rebel

!water; river

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to go; to do; capable; all right; competent; OK; okay; to travel; temporary; to walk; will do; behavior; conduct; a row; profession; professional

!boat |- !simp. and trad.
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Idiom

逆水行舟

  1. to diligently engage in one's studies (like a boat going against the currents)
  2. to go against the tide

Derived terms

  • 學如逆水行舟,不進則退学如逆水行舟,不进则退