他山之攻 — “Stone from another mountain”
他山之攻 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “External criticism or advice that helps one improve oneself and correct one's faults; lessons learned from the mistakes or experiences of others”. Literally, “Stone from another mountain”.
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What does 他山之攻 mean?
他山之攻 (tā shān zhī gōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “External criticism or advice that helps one improve oneself and correct one's faults; lessons learned from the mistakes or experiences of others”.
How do you pronounce 他山之攻?
他山之攻 is pronounced tā shān zhī gōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 他山之攻 literally mean?
Literally, 他山之攻 means “Stone from another mountain”. It is used to mean “External criticism or advice that helps one improve oneself and correct one's faults; lessons learned from the mistakes or experiences of others”.
What is the Chinese definition of 他山之攻?
他山：别的山。别的山上的石头。比喻能帮助自己提高见识改正缺点的外力