将勤补拙
      Explanation: Of hard work to make up stupid.
      Usage: -Linked; for the predicate; refers to the hard work to make up for awkward
      Source: Tang Bai "from the title round Jun Zhai Yun": "to save trouble if no static, make Zhuo nurturing ground."
  • Thesaurus:  diligence is the means by which one makes up for one's dullness, Through perseverance, study and train hard, diligent in one's studies