磨練 mó liàn

to temper oneself; to steel oneself; self-discipline

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to temper oneself
  2. 2. to steel oneself
  3. 3. self-discipline
  4. 4. endurance

Characters

Character Meaning
磨 mó HSK 6
to rub; to grind; to waste time
練 liàn
to practice; to train; exercise