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他山之石可以攻玉
tāshānzhīshíkěyǐgōngyù
lit. the other mountain's stone can polish jade (idiom); to improve oneself by accepting criticism from outside / to borrow talent from abroad to develop the nation effectively
Character Breakdown
他
tā
other, another; he, she, it
HSK 1
山
shān
mountain, hill, peak
HSK 3
之
zhī
marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase; it, him her, them; to go to
HSK 4
石
shí
stone, rock, mineral
HSK 5
可
kě
may, can, -able; possibly
HSK 2
以
yǐ
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 2
攻
gōng
to accuse; to assault; to criticize
HSK 6
玉
yù
jade, gem, precious stone
HSK 5
Additional Information
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