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whetstone · (lit. and fig.) to hone; to sharpen · to encourage

砥砺
dǐ lì
d+ǐ·3rd tonel+ì·4th tone
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Synonyms
to temper oneself · to steel oneself · self-discipline · endurance磨练mó liànto encourage鼓励gǔ lìto toughen · to temper · to engage in physical exercise · to work out · (fig.) to develop one's skills · to train oneself锻炼duàn liàn
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