the old man moves mountains (idiom); fig. where there's a will, there'
愚 · 13 strokes
Phonosemantic compound. 心 represents the meaning and 禺 represents the sound.
公 · 4 strokes
Pictograph of a earthen jar for holding liquid, now written as 瓮. The current meaning "public" is a phonetic loan.
移 · 11 strokes
Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 多 represents the sound. Alludes to grain moving while it is blown by the wind.
山 · 3 strokes
Pictograph of a mountain.
他靠着愚公移山的精神，终于自学完成了大学课程。
Relying on the unwavering spirit of perseverance, he finally completed his university courses through self-study.