How to say “Work hard; keep at it” in Taiwanese

“Work hard; keep at it” in Taiwanese (Taiwanese Hokkien, Tâi-gí) is 拍拚, romanized as Phah-piànn in Tâi-lô and Phah-piàⁿ in the traditional Pe̍h-ōe-jī spelling. Press play above to hear it, then try saying it yourself.

To strive, hustle, give it everything. The anthem 愛拚才會贏 ("you must strive to win") made 拚 something of a national motto.

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