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熏陶

xūn táo

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to seep in
  • to influence
  • to nurture
  • influence
  • training

Definition

通过长期接触而逐渐受到影响(多指好的方面)。

To be influenced by gradual exposure, often in a positive way; edification.

Usage

常用于描述环境、文化、艺术等对人或事物的长期潜移默化的影响。

Often used to describe the long-term subtle influence of environment, culture, art, etc., on people or things.

Examples

  • 1 他在农村长大,从小就受淳朴民风的熏陶。 (He grew up in the countryside and was influenced by the simple folk customs since childhood.)
  • 2 这家大学具有浓厚的学术氛围,学生在这里受到良好的熏陶。 (This university has a strong academic atmosphere, and students receive good edification here.)
  • 3 从小受家庭艺术氛围的熏陶,她长大后成为了一名画家。 (Influenced by the artistic atmosphere at home since childhood, she became a painter when she grew up.)
  • 4 他长期受传统文化熏陶,言谈举止间透着儒雅。 (Having long been influenced by traditional culture, his words and demeanor show elegance.)
  • 5 良好的阅读习惯能让人受到经典文学的熏陶。 (Good reading habits can let people be edified by classic literature.)

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