Chinese

táoyě
Meaning: to cultivate; to mold (one's character); to edify
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

這所學校非常注重學生的品格教育,希望能陶冶他們的情操。
这所学校非常注重学生的品格教育,希望能陶冶他们的情操。
This school places great importance on students' character education, hoping to cultivate their sentiments.

Usage Notes

Originally refers to making pottery and smelting metal, now metaphorically used for character development.

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