English–Chinese
“improve oneself” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiū shēn
Example
我们应该通过学习来修身。wǒ men yīng gāi tōng guò xué xí lái xiū shēn
We should improve ourselves through learning.
How to say “improve oneself” in Chinese
“Improve oneself” in Chinese is 修身 (xiū shēn).
Deliberate self-training that turns everyday conduct into a stronger, more capable self.
Example sentences with 修身
他在工作之余努力修身，态度更成熟了。tā zài gōng zuò zhī yú nǔ lì xiū shēn tài dù gèng chéng shú le
He practices self-improvement in his spare time, and his attitude has become more mature.
Tips for using 修身
- A useful everyday distinction is that 修身 (xiūshēn, "self-cultivation") concerns the person being shaped, while ordinary discussions of physical training usually use more direct fitness vocabulary.