陶冶 (táo yě) — (fig.) to cultivate, to refine (one's character, taste, temperament, etc.)
Definition
陶冶 is a formal/literary verb meaning to refine one's character or temperament through aesthetic or cultural exposure — more elevated than the everyday 培养, and emphasizing passive shaping rather than deliberate training.
verb
(fig.) to cultivateto refine (one's character, taste, temperament, etc.)
Examples
- 陶冶。Duō dú gǔ diǎn shī cí kě yǐ táo yě qíng cāo.Reading more classical poetry can cultivate your character.
- 陶冶。Tā měi tiān tán yì xiǎo shí gǔ qín lái táo yě xìng qíng.She plays the guqin for an hour every day to refine her temperament.
- 陶冶。Dà zì rán de měi jǐng zuì néng táo yě rén de xīn líng.The beauty of nature best cultivates one's soul.
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