diāo​lì

to polish and refine

  • created sense approved 彫励/彫勵 · diāo​lì · to polish and refine — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    彫励 / 彫勵

    diāo​lì

    to polish and refine

    to decorate or hide defects; to beautify or embellish

    彫 (literal) → 彫 · diāo · to carve 励 (literal) → 励/勵 · lì · to exert oneself

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  • created sense approved 彫励/彫勵 · diāo​lì · to cultivate oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    彫励 / 彫勵

    diāo​lì

    to cultivate oneself

    to exercise self-discipline or refine one's moral conduct

    彫 (literal) → 彫 · diāo · to carve 励 (literal) → 励/勵 · lì · to exert oneself

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