死磕 (sǐ kē) — To struggle to the death

Literally meaning 'to struggle to the death,' this term is used to describe someone who is very persistent or stubbornly dedicated to achieving a goal.

Example Usage

他为了这个项目死磕了好几个月。

He has been persistently working hard on this project for months.

Cultural Context

This term often appears in discussions about work ethic or determination in challenging situations.

Category: daily-life