to continue doing something with determination even when it is difficult
继续做某事，决心即使在困难时也不放弃 (jixu zuo mou shi, juexin jishi zai kunnan shi ye bu fangqi)
"If you stick at it, you will eventually see the results of your effort."
"如果你坚持下去，你最终会看到你的努力结果" (ruguo ni jianchi xiagqu, ni zhongyu hui kandaodao ni de nuli jieguo)
to reduce anxious thoughts by speaking calmly
to finish something unpleasant
to investigate or examine a situation or issue
to be more advanced or prepared than others
to compete in an election for a political position
to rely on someone for support or help
