砥砺 dǐ lì

(fig.) to hone; to temper; to encourage

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. (fig.) to hone
  2. 2. to temper
  3. 3. to encourage
  4. 4. whetstone

Characters

Character Meaning
砥 dǐ
whetstone; baffle (pier)
砺 lì
grind; sandstone