How do you pronounce 励精图治?

励精图治 is pronounced lì jīng tú zhì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 励精图治 literally mean?

Literally, 励精图治 means “exerting spirit to seek good governance”. It is used to mean “to exert oneself to make a country prosperous and well-governed”.

Where does 励精图治 come from?

励精图治 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 励精图治?

砺：奋勉；图：设法；治：治理好国家。振奋精神，想办法治理好国家。

励精图治 — “To exert oneself to make a country prosperous and well-governed”

励精图治 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to exert oneself to make a country prosperous and well-governed”. To make vigorous efforts to improve the administration and strengthen the land. Literally, “exerting spirit to seek good governance”.

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励精图治 Pronunciation and Pinyin

励lì
精jīng
图tú
治zhì

励精图治 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
励	lì	7	encourage, motivate, inspire
精	jīng	14	essence, spirit, refined, meticulous
图	tú	8	picture, map, plan, seek
治	zhì	8	govern, treat, or manage

Example Sentence with 励精图治

为了实现公司长远目标，新上任的经理决定励精图治，带领团队开创新的局面

To achieve the company's long-term goals, the newly appointed manager decided to make vigorous efforts to improve operations and lead the team to create a new situation.

Origin and Story of 励精图治

In 74 BC, Emperor Zhao of Han, Liu Fuling, passed away without an heir. Huo Guang, the Grand Sima and Grand General who held immense power in the court, enthroned Liu Xun, the great-grandson of Emperor Wu, as the new emperor. This was Emperor Xuan of Han.

In 68 BC, Huo Guang died of illness. Wei Xiang, the Grand Imperial Censor, drawing lessons from history and observing the arbitrary and dictatorial behavior of the Huo clan, suggested that Emperor Xuan take measures to curb their power. The Huo clan harbored intense resentment and fear towards Wei Xiang, so they fabricated an imperial decree from the Empress Dowager, intending to first assassinate Wei Xiang and then depose Emperor Xuan.

Upon learning of this plot, Emperor Xuan took preemptive action, executing the entire Huo clan. From then on, Emperor Xuan personally took charge of state affairs, invigorating his spirit and striving to make the country prosperous and strong. He directly listened to the opinions of his ministers, strictly evaluated and demanded excellence from officials at all levels; he also lowered salt prices, advocated frugality, and encouraged the development of agricultural production.

Wei Xiang, leading the numerous officials, performed his duties diligently, which greatly pleased Emperor Xuan. With Wei Xiang's cooperation, Emperor Xuan implemented a series of effective measures that benefited agricultural production and alleviated the burden on the people, ultimately leading the country to flourish and prosper. His twenty-five-year reign brought about a period of restoration and resurgence for the already declining Western Han dynasty.

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Synonyms of 励精图治

xióng雄cái才dà大lüè略exceptional talent and grand strategy

Antonyms of 励精图治

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Questions about 励精图治

What does 励精图治 mean?: 励精图治 (lì jīng tú zhì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to exert oneself to make a country prosperous and well-governed”.
How do you pronounce 励精图治?: 励精图治 is pronounced lì jīng tú zhì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 励精图治 literally mean?: Literally, 励精图治 means “exerting spirit to seek good governance”. It is used to mean “to exert oneself to make a country prosperous and well-governed”.
Where does 励精图治 come from?: 励精图治 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 励精图治?: 砺：奋勉；图：设法；治：治理好国家。振奋精神，想办法治理好国家。

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