taa1 saan1 zi1 sek6 ho2 ji5 gung1 juk6他山之石可以攻玉
Jyutpingtaa1 saan1 zi1 sek6 ho2 ji5 gung1 juk6
Yaletā sān jī sekh hó yíh gūng yukh
Definition
lit. the other mountain's stone can polish jade (idiom); to improve oneself by accepting criticism from outside
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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