mo4 lin6磨練磨练
Jyutpingmo4 lin6
Yalemòh lihn
Definition
To temper, discipline, or steel oneself through trials and training.
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How it's used
Focuses on the process of refining one's character or skills through hardship and experience. It carries a positive connotation of growth, suggesting that the struggle is necessary for future success. It is frequently used when discussing career development or personal maturity.
Examples
Although this job is tough, it really tempers a person.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical exercise or training, which is better expressed by 鍛鍊. While 磨練 can involve physical effort, it emphasizes the mental or professional growth gained from the experience rather than the physical act itself.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
