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砺世摩钝
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砺世摩钝

砺世摩钝 — “To inspire and enlighten people”

砺世摩钝 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to inspire and enlighten people”. Especially those who are dull or slow-witted, encouraging them to learn and improve. Literally, “Sharpen the world, polish the dull”.

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砺世摩钝 Pronunciation and Pinyin

砺世摩钝 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
砺
lì10sharpen, hone, temper
世
shì5world, generation, era
摩
mó15rub, chafe, or touch
钝
dùn9dull, slow, or blunt

Example Sentence with 砺世摩钝

一位优秀的教育者,他的职责不仅仅是传授知识,更是要砺世摩钝,点燃学生内心的求知火焰。
An excellent educator's responsibility is not merely to impart knowledge, but also to inspire and refine, igniting the flame of curiosity within students.

Idioms Related to 砺世摩钝

Synonyms of 砺世摩钝

  • lì砺shì世mó磨dùn钝inspire and refine the dull-witted

More idioms starting with 砺

  • lì砺bīng兵mò秣mǎ马prepare for battle or action
  • lì砺shān山dài带hé河unshakeable loyalty and commitment for a long time
  • lì砺yuè岳méng盟hé河pledge as enduring as mountains and rivers
  • lì砺dài带hé河shān山An unbreakable, lasting promise
  • lì砺gē戈mò秣mǎ马prepare for battle

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Questions about 砺世摩钝

What does 砺世摩钝 mean?

砺世摩钝 (lì shì mó dùn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to inspire and enlighten people”.

How do you pronounce 砺世摩钝?

砺世摩钝 is pronounced lì shì mó dùn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 砺世摩钝 literally mean?

Literally, 砺世摩钝 means “Sharpen the world, polish the dull”. It is used to mean “to inspire and enlighten people”.

What is the Chinese definition of 砺世摩钝?

激励世俗,磨炼愚钝。同“砺世磨钝”。

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