聞雞起舞

man4 gai1 hei2 mou5

to start practicing at the first crow of the cock (idiom) · to be diligent in one's studies

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to start practicing at the first crow of the cock (idiom)
  2. to be diligent in one's studies

Written Forms

聞雞起舞Traditional · Main Form
闻鸡起舞Alternate Form

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