难能可贵

nán néng kě guì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

指做到了难以做到的事情，因而非常可贵。

Describes something that is commendable because it is difficult to achieve.

多用于称赞他人的行为、品质或成就，强调其不易做到且值得珍惜。

Often used to praise someone's action, quality, or achievement, emphasizing that it is hard to accomplish and worthy of appreciation.

1 他坚持每天读书一小时，这种毅力真是难能可贵。(His persistence in reading for an hour every day is truly commendable.)
2 在如此艰苦的条件下，他们还能保持乐观，这种精神难能可贵。(Maintaining optimism under such difficult conditions, their spirit is commendable.)
3 她主动帮助有困难的同事，这种团队精神难能可贵。(Her initiative to help colleagues in need shows a commendable team spirit.)
4 能在短时间内学会这门技术，他的学习能力难能可贵。(Learning this skill in such a short time, his learning ability is commendable.)
5 面对诱惑不为所动，这种自制力难能可贵。(Remaining unmoved by temptation, such self-control is commendable.)

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