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磨煉

简磨炼 · 繁磨煉

Mandarin · pinyin mó liàn

variant of 磨練 mó liàn

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磨: mó · grind; polish; rub; wear out; a millstone
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炼: liàn · smelt, refine; distill, condense

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2–4 · mo2 lian4

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verb

to temper oneself; to steel oneself

noun

self-discipline; endurance

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