削觚为圆 — “To pare a square into a circle”
削觚为圆 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to refine one's character or personality, often by tempering sharp edges and becoming more adaptable or agreeable; to smooth out rough spots in one's conduct”. Literally, “To pare a square into a circle”.
削觚为圆 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 削觚为圆 mean?
削觚为圆 (xuē gū wèi yuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to refine one's character or personality, often by tempering sharp edges and becoming more adaptable or agreeable; to smooth out rough spots in one's conduct”.
How do you pronounce 削觚为圆?
削觚为圆 is pronounced xuē gū wèi yuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 削觚为圆 literally mean?
Literally, 削觚为圆 means “to pare a square into a circle”. It is used to mean “to refine one's character or personality, often by tempering sharp edges and becoming more adaptable or agreeable; to smooth out rough spots in one's conduct”.
What is the Chinese definition of 削觚为圆?
雕琢方正为滚圆。比喻磨砺个性，改变不良行为