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惜寸陰 (sik1 cyun3 jam1) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

惜寸陰 (sik1 cyun3 jam1, xī cùn yīn) — to cherish every moment; to make good use of one's time

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 惜力 (sik1 lik6) — be sparing of one's energy
• 惜 (sik1) — (adjective) (of period of time) 1. old or past (e.g. old day = "惜日"); (adverb) …
• 惜身 (sik1 san1) — be sparing of one's body; to look after and care for one's body
• 惜別 (sik1 bit6) — reluctant to part
• 惜福 (sik1 fuk1) — to appreciate one's good fortune
• 惜香憐玉 (sik1 hoeng1 lin4 juk6) — see 憐香惜玉|怜香惜玉[lian2 xiang1 xi1 yu4]

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