Quán bù lí shǒu; qǔ bù lí kǒu.*

拳不離手, 曲不離口。

Lit [To practice] martial arts [one can]not do without [one's] hands; [to practice] songs [one can]not do without one's mouth.

Fig If you want to perfect your skill, you must practice everyday. “Practice makes perfect.”

Note [See also bùpà liàn bù chéng above and sān rì bù tán below.]

Topics MARTIAL ARTS PRACTICE SKILL TRAINING