寸阴是惜 — “Treasure every inch of time”
寸阴是惜 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Treasure every inch of time”. Every moment is precious and should not be wasted. Literally, “Cherish an inch of time”.
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学习新知识，我们更要寸阴是惜，不能虚度光阴。
To learn new knowledge, we must treasure every inch of time and not waste precious moments.
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What does 寸阴是惜 mean?
寸阴是惜 (cùn yīn shì xī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Treasure every inch of time”.
How do you pronounce 寸阴是惜?
寸阴是惜 is pronounced cùn yīn shì xī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 寸阴是惜 literally mean?
Literally, 寸阴是惜 means “Cherish an inch of time”. It is used to mean “Treasure every inch of time”.
What is the Chinese definition of 寸阴是惜?
日影移动一寸的时间也应当爱惜。表示时间极其宝贵。