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砥志研思 — “To apply oneself diligently to study and deep contemplation”

砥志研思 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to apply oneself diligently to study and deep contemplation”. To concentrate one's will on thorough research and reflection. Literally, “Refine one's will, study and ponder”.

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砥志研思 Pronunciation and Pinyin

砥志研思 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
砥
dǐ10steadfast pillar of support
志
zhì7will, aspiration, ambition
研
yán9grind, research, inkstone
思
sī9think, ponder, miss

Example Sentence with 砥志研思

这位学者一生砥志研思,为人类知识的进步做出了巨大贡献。
This scholar devoted their entire life to diligent study and deep contemplation, making immense contributions to the advancement of human knowledge.

Idioms Related to 砥志研思

More idioms starting with 砥

  • dǐ砥bīng兵lì砺wǔ伍Train and discipline troops
  • dǐ砥lì厉míng名hào号cultivate moral character and reputation
  • dǐ砥lì厉lián廉yú隅sharpen one's moral integrity
  • dǐ砥míng名lì励jié节temper oneself, establish reputation, uphold integrity
  • dǐ砥píng平shéng绳zhí直perfectly flat and straight
  • dǐ砥lián廉jùn峻yú隅hone and refine character
  • dǐ砥zhù柱zhōng中liú流steadfast pillar in turbulent times
  • dǐ砥lì砺míng名hào号refine one's name and reputation
  • dǐ砥lì砺míng名jié节Temper and cultivate moral character and integrity
  • dǐ砥lì砺míng名xíng行Temper and refine one's reputation and conduct
  • dǐ砥lì砺lián廉yú隅temper and refine moral integrity
  • dǐ砥lì砺qīng清jié节Temper and uphold moral integrity

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Questions about 砥志研思

What does 砥志研思 mean?

砥志研思 (dǐ zhì yán sī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to apply oneself diligently to study and deep contemplation”.

How do you pronounce 砥志研思?

砥志研思 is pronounced dǐ zhì yán sī in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 砥志研思 literally mean?

Literally, 砥志研思 means “Refine one's will, study and ponder”. It is used to mean “to apply oneself diligently to study and deep contemplation”.

What is the Chinese definition of 砥志研思?

专心致志,深思钻研。

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