他山攻错 — “To learn from others' strengths to improve one's own shortcomings”
他山攻错 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to learn from others' strengths to improve one's own shortcomings”. To benefit from external criticism or advice. Literally, “Stones from other hills can polish one's jade”.
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What does 他山攻错 mean?
他山攻错 (tā shān gōng cuò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to learn from others' strengths to improve one's own shortcomings”.
How do you pronounce 他山攻错?
他山攻错 is pronounced tā shān gōng cuò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 他山攻错 literally mean?
Literally, 他山攻错 means “Stones from other hills can polish one's jade”. It is used to mean “to learn from others' strengths to improve one's own shortcomings”.
What is the Chinese definition of 他山攻错?
比喻拿别人的长处，补救自己的短处。