Chinese Idioms Containing “石”

Persistence achieves anything

Makna literal: Water drops pierce stone

Two goals with one action

Makna literal: One stone two birds

Valuable, lasting advice

Makna literal: Gold and stone good words

Endure hardship for goals

Makna literal: Pillow stone rinse stream

Live simply

Makna literal: Pillow stream rinse stone

Until the end of time; eternal love

Makna literal: Seas dry, stones rot

Truth will emerge

Makna literal: Water recedes, stones appear

Exploit misfortune

Makna literal: Throw stones at someone in a well

Disappear without trace

Makna literal: Stone sinks into the sea

Transformative wisdom

Makna literal: Touch stone turn gold