工欲善其事，必先利其器 — “Emphasizes that good preparation”
工欲善其事，必先利其器 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Emphasizes that good preparation”. Including having the right tools or skills, is crucial for achieving high-quality results in any endeavor. Literally, “An artisan who wishes to do his work well must first sharpen his tools”.
工欲善其事，必先利其器 Pronunciation and Pinyin
工欲善其事，必先利其器 Character Breakdown
| Character | Pinyin | Strokes | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| gōng | 3 | work, labor, industry, skill | |
| yù | 11 | to want or desire | |
| shàn | 12 | good kind skillful | |
| qí | 8 | its, his, her, their | |
| shì | 8 | matter, event, or undertaking | |
| ， | ， | — | |
| bì | 5 | must, bound to | |
| xiān | 6 | First, before, or ancestors | |
| lì | 7 | benefit, smooth, sharp, profit | |
| qí | 8 | its, his, her, their | |
| qì | 16 | tool, utensil, or organ |
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What does 工欲善其事，必先利其器 mean?
工欲善其事，必先利其器 (gōng yù shàn qí shì ， bì xiān lì qí qì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Emphasizes that good preparation”.
How do you pronounce 工欲善其事，必先利其器?
工欲善其事，必先利其器 is pronounced gōng yù shàn qí shì ， bì xiān lì qí qì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 工欲善其事，必先利其器 literally mean?
Literally, 工欲善其事，必先利其器 means “an artisan who wishes to do his work well must first sharpen his tools”. It is used to mean “Emphasizes that good preparation”.
What is the Chinese definition of 工欲善其事，必先利其器?
器：工具。要做好工作，先要使工具锋利。比喻要做好一件事，准备工作非常重要。