【冰冻三尺，非一日之寒】bīng dòng sān chǐ, fēi yī rì zhī hán
Definition:
- Ice sheet of three feet in thickness takes more than one cold day to form.
- A difficult task calls for hard work and takes a long time to complete.
- Rome was not built in a day.
Note:This proverb emphasizes that great results or deep-seated problems both require long-term accumulation.
Example Sentences:
Mastering a language requires consistent effort – Rome wasn’t built in a day.
掌握一门语言需要持续的努力 – 冰冻三尺，非一日之寒。
