Meaning of the word "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again" in English

What does "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

if at first you don't succeed, try, try again

US /ɪf æt fɜrst ju doʊnt səkˈsid traɪ traɪ əˈɡɛn/
UK /ɪf æt fɜːst juː dəʊnt səkˈsiːd traɪ traɪ əˈɡɛn/
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Idiom

a proverb that encourages perseverance and continued effort after a failure

Example:
I know you failed the test, but if at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Learning to play the piano is hard, but remember: if at first you don't succeed, try, try again.