俗语 (sayings and expressions)

Question 1

几年如一日

Answer 1

doing something in same diligent manner for a long period as if it only takes for a day
几年如一日【地】在外交部工作

Question 2

重中之重

Answer 2

Of the highest importance

Question 3

万般皆下品，唯有读书高

Answer 3

There is no profession that is superior to being a scholar

Question 4

First toil, then reward

Answer 4

先苦后甜

Question 5

No pain, no gain

Answer 5

没有苦，没有填

Question 6

Pot calling the kettle black

Answer 6

五十步，笑百步

Question 7

手头吃紧

Answer 7

To be short of money, hard up (for cash)