百尺竿頭,更進一步
Chinese
hundred a Chinese foot (M); one-third of a meter; a rulera Chinese foot (M); one-third of a meter; a ruler; a note musical note on traditional Chinese scalebamboo pole's uppermost tip; acme to change; more; even moreto change; more; even more; further; still; still moreadvance; enter; to come in one step; a single step trad. (百尺竿頭,更進一步) 百 尺 竿頭 , 更 進 一步 simp. (百尺竿头,更进一步) 百 尺 竿头 , 更 进 一步 alternative forms 百尺竿頭更進一步/百尺竿头更进一步
Etymology
Literally: Even a 100 foot stalk of bamboo can progress one more step.
Pronunciation
Proverb
百尺竿頭,更進一步
- Even though one has reached great heights of success, one should still strive to improve oneself.