削方为圆 — “To refine one's character”
削方为圆 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to refine one's character”. To temper one's rigid personality; to adapt and become more flexible in dealing with situations. Literally, “To pare square into round; to cut square into round”.
削方为圆 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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- xuē削yī衣biǎn贬shí食live frugally, scrimp and save
- xuē削zú足shì适lǚ履force to fit by artificial means
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- xuē削tiě铁rú如ní泥cut iron like mud
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What does 削方为圆 mean?
削方为圆 (xuē fāng wèi yuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to refine one's character”.
How do you pronounce 削方为圆?
削方为圆 is pronounced xuē fāng wèi yuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 削方为圆 literally mean?
Literally, 削方为圆 means “to pare square into round; to cut square into round”. It is used to mean “to refine one's character”.
What is the Chinese definition of 削方为圆?
雕琢方正为滚圆。比喻磨砺个性，改变不良行为