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潜移默化
qián​yí​mò​huà HSK7

to influence imperceptibly

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 潜移 潛移 qián​yí
    subtle transformation
    To change or transform naturally and imperceptibly over time
  2. 默 mò
    secretly
    (bound form) secretly; inwardly; in one's mind
  3. 化 huà
    to influence
    To influence or guide someone through words or actions to change their ways; to teach and transform