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砥节砺行 — “To temper one's moral integrity and refine one's conduct”

砥节砺行 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to temper one's moral integrity and refine one's conduct”. To cultivate one's virtues and maintain high standards of behavior. Literally, “Sharpening moral integrity and refining conduct”.

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砥节砺行 Pronunciation and Pinyin

砥节砺行 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
砥
dǐ10steadfast pillar of support
节
jié6joint, festival, section, save
砺
lì10sharpen, hone, temper
行
xíng6to walk, act, or a line

Example Sentence with 砥节砺行

他一生都在砥节砺行,赢得了大家的尊敬。
He spent his life tempering his moral integrity and refining his conduct, earning everyone's respect.

Idioms Related to 砥节砺行

Synonyms of 砥节砺行

  • dǐ砥jié节lì厉xíng行Temper moral integrity and conduct

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zhì志yán研sī思devote to study and contemplation
  • 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

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Questions about 砥节砺行

What does 砥节砺行 mean?

砥节砺行 (dǐ jié lì xíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to temper one's moral integrity and refine one's conduct”.

How do you pronounce 砥节砺行?

砥节砺行 is pronounced dǐ jié lì xíng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 砥节砺行 literally mean?

Literally, 砥节砺行 means “Sharpening moral integrity and refining conduct”. It is used to mean “to temper one's moral integrity and refine one's conduct”.

What is the Chinese definition of 砥节砺行?

指磨砺操守和品行。同“砥节励行”。

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