







厉世摩钝 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to inspire and refine people, particularly those who are dull-witted, to become diligent and accomplished; to encourage people to strive for self-improvement and realize their potential”. Literally, “Exhort the world, polish the dull”.

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Open the tool →厉世摩钝 (lì shì mó dùn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to inspire and refine people, particularly those who are dull-witted, to become diligent and accomplished; to encourage people to strive for self-improvement and realize their potential”.
厉世摩钝 is pronounced lì shì mó dùn in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 厉世摩钝 means “Exhort the world, polish the dull”. It is used to mean “to inspire and refine people, particularly those who are dull-witted, to become diligent and accomplished; to encourage people to strive for self-improvement and realize their potential”.
厉:劝勉;钝:鲁钝。指磨砺世人,使笨拙的人奋发有为。