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Chinese
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hundred
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a Chinese foot (M); one-third of a metre; a ruler a Chinese foot (M); one-third of a metre; a ruler; a note musical note on traditional Chinese scale |
bamboo pole's uppermost tip; acme
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to change; more; even more to change; more; even more; further; still; still more |
advance; enter; to come in
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one step; a single step
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| trad. (百尺竿頭，更進一步)
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百
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尺
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竿頭
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，
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更
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進
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一步
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| simp. (百尺竿头，更进一步)
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百
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尺
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竿头
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，
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更
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进
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一步
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| alternative forms
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百尺竿頭更進一步／百尺竿头更进一步
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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.