砥节厉行 — “To temper one's moral integrity and conduct”
砥节厉行 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to temper one's moral integrity and conduct”. To refine one's character and behavior through self-discipline. Literally, “Hone integrity, sharpen conduct”.
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他一生砥节厉行，赢得了所有人的敬重，成为后辈学习的楷模。
Throughout his life, he tempered his moral integrity and refined his conduct, earning the respect of all and becoming a role model for future generations.
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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
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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 砥节厉行 mean?
砥节厉行 (dǐ jié lì xíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to temper one's moral integrity and conduct”.
How do you pronounce 砥节厉行?
砥节厉行 is pronounced dǐ jié lì xíng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 砥节厉行 literally mean?
Literally, 砥节厉行 means “Hone integrity, sharpen conduct”. It is used to mean “to temper one's moral integrity and conduct”.
What is the Chinese definition of 砥节厉行?
指磨砺操守和品行。同“砥节励行”。