砥砺琢磨 — “To temper and refine oneself”
砥砺琢磨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to temper and refine oneself”. To strive for self-improvement and continuous progress in one's character and studies. Literally, “hone and polish”.
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砥砺琢磨 Pronunciation and Pinyin
砥砺琢磨 Character Breakdown
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他深知学习如逆水行舟，不进则退，因此每天都砥砺琢磨，不断提升自己的能力。
He deeply understood that learning is like sailing against the current, where not advancing means falling behind; therefore, he constantly honed and refined himself, continuously improving his abilities.
Idioms Related to 砥砺琢磨
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- dǐ砥míng名lì励jié节temper oneself, establish reputation, uphold integrity
- dǐ砥píng平shéng绳zhí直perfectly flat and straight
- dǐ砥lián廉jùn峻yú隅hone and refine character
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- dǐ砥zhù柱zhōng中liú流steadfast pillar in turbulent times
- dǐ砥lì砺míng名hào号refine one's name and reputation
- dǐ砥lì砺míng名jié节Temper and cultivate moral character and integrity
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What does 砥砺琢磨 mean?
砥砺琢磨 (dǐ lì zhuó mó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to temper and refine oneself”.
How do you pronounce 砥砺琢磨?
砥砺琢磨 is pronounced dǐ lì zhuó mó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 砥砺琢磨 literally mean?
Literally, 砥砺琢磨 means “hone and polish”. It is used to mean “to temper and refine oneself”.
What is the Chinese definition of 砥砺琢磨?
琢磨：雕刻和打磨玉石。比喻磨练自己的品德，在学业上不断上进。