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The idiom 「砥厲名號」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
It refers to cultivating one’s own moral character to maintain a good reputation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dǐ lì míng hào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dai2 lai6 ming4/meng2 hou6
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