摩厉以须 — “To sharpen one's tools and wait”
摩厉以须 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sharpen one's tools and wait”. To be thoroughly prepared and await the opportune moment or a suitable occasion. Literally, “Sharpen and wait”.
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为了迎接即将到来的科技创新挑战，团队成员们正摩厉以须，不断学习新知识。
To meet the upcoming challenges in technological innovation, the team members are diligently sharpening their skills and standing ready, continuously acquiring new knowledge.
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What does 摩厉以须 mean?
摩厉以须 (mó lì yǐ xū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sharpen one's tools and wait”.
How do you pronounce 摩厉以须?
摩厉以须 is pronounced mó lì yǐ xū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 摩厉以须 literally mean?
Literally, 摩厉以须 means “Sharpen and wait”. It is used to mean “to sharpen one's tools and wait”.
What is the Chinese definition of 摩厉以须?
磨快刀子等待。比喻做好准备，等待时机。