如切如磋 — “To learn from and sharpen each other through discussion”
如切如磋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to learn from and sharpen each other through discussion”. To polish and refine one's skills or character through mutual encouragement and interaction. Literally, “Like cutting and filing (bone/horn)”.
如切如磋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Open the tool →Questions about 如切如磋
What does 如切如磋 mean?
如切如磋 (rú qiē rú cuō) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to learn from and sharpen each other through discussion”.
How do you pronounce 如切如磋?
如切如磋 is pronounced rú qiē rú cuō in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 如切如磋 literally mean?
Literally, 如切如磋 means “Like cutting and filing (bone/horn)”. It is used to mean “to learn from and sharpen each other through discussion”.
What is the Chinese definition of 如切如磋?
比喻互相商讨砥砺。