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痛定思痛 (tòng dìng sī tòng)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To recall a painful experience after it is over, in order to learn from it and prevent its recurrence.

Definition (中文解释)

指悲痛的心情平静以后,再追想当时所受的痛苦。超有警惕未来之意。

Derivation (典故出处)

唐·韩愈《与李翱书》今而思之,如痛定之人,思当痛之时,不知何能自处也。”

Example (造句示例)

After the project failed, the team sat down to analyze their mistakes, truly understanding the importance of "痛定思痛."