common
verb

Meaning of 磨砺

磨砺 means to sharpen by grinding; to hone (tools); (figurative) to temper or steel oneself through hardship. Pronounced mó lì.

  • to sharpen by grinding; to hone (tools); (figurative) to temper or steel oneself through hardship

Definitions & Examples

zhī
dào
zhǐ
yǒu
shí
shí
 
cái
néng
zhàn
shèng
gèng
de
kùn
nan
 

He knew that only by constantly tempering himself could he overcome greater difficulties.

Bǎo
jiàn
fēng
cóng
chū
 
méi
huā
xiāng
hán
lái
 

The edge of a sword is sharpened through grinding, while the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold.

Duō
nián
de
jūn
shēng
le
de
zhì
 

Years of military life tempered his will.

Zhǐ
yǒu
zài
jiān
nán
de
huán
jìng
zhōng
 
cái
néng
chéng
zhǎng
wéi
zhēn
zhèng
de
qiáng
zhě
 

Only by tempering oneself in difficult circumstances can one grow into a truly strong person.