禹惜寸阴 — “To cherish every moment”
禹惜寸阴 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cherish every moment”. To make the most of one's time, emphasizing diligent effort and the value of time, like Yu the Great's dedication to flood control. Literally, “Yu cherishes every inch of time”.
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禹惜寸阴 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他深知时间宝贵，学习时总是禹惜寸阴，从不浪费一分一秒。
He knows how precious time is, always cherishing every moment when studying, never wasting a single second.
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What does 禹惜寸阴 mean?
禹惜寸阴 (yǔ xī cùn yīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cherish every moment”.
How do you pronounce 禹惜寸阴?
禹惜寸阴 is pronounced yǔ xī cùn yīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 禹惜寸阴 literally mean?
Literally, 禹惜寸阴 means “Yu cherishes every inch of time”. It is used to mean “to cherish every moment”.
What is the Chinese definition of 禹惜寸阴?
指禹勤于治水，爱惜光阴之事。