他山之石 meaning - Chinese-English Dictionary

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MEANING OF 他山之石

他山之石

Definition stones from other hills / advice from others

Idiom A metaphor can help you correct your shortcomings or opinions

Usage

Antonym 就地取材

Characters 他 tā 山 shān 之 zhī 石 shí/dàn

COMMON WORDS WITH 他山之石
	他山之石可以攻玉 tā shān zhī shí kě yǐ gōng yù lit. the other mountain's stone can polish jade (idiom); to improve oneself by accepting criticism from outside / to borrow talent from abroad to develop the nation effectively

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