陶冶

táoyě

HSK 7

陶冶 — táoyě

1. literally: to fire pottery or smelt metal (process of firing/clay or metallurgy)

   古代手工艺人掌握着陶冶陶器的技术。 gǔdài shǒugōngyì rén zhǎngwò zhe táoyě táoqì de jìshù — Ancient artisans mastered the techniques of firing pottery.

2. to cultivate or mold (a person's character, tastes, emotions); to educate and nurture

   良好的家庭环境可以陶冶孩子的性格。 liánghǎo de jiātínghuánjìng kěyǐ táoyě háizi de xìnggé — A good family environment can cultivate a child's character.