An artisan must first sharpen his tools if he is to do his work well. This proverb emphasizes the importance of proper preparation and having the right tools to accomplish a task effectively.
工欲善其事，必先利其器 (gōng yù shàn qí shì, bì xiān lì qí qì) 比喻要办成一件事，准备工作非常重要。
| 成语 | 工欲善其事，必先利其器 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 要做好工作，先要使工具锋利。比喻要做好一件事，准备工作非常重要。 |
| 出处 | 《论语·魏灵公》：“工欲善其事，必先利其器。居是邦也，事其大夫之贤者，友其士之仁者。” |
| 拼音 | gōng yù shàn qí shì，bì xiān lì qí qì |
| 拼音码 | gysq |
| 用法 | 复句式；作分句；比喻要做好一件事，准备工作非常重要 |
| 英语 | An artisan must first sharpen his tools if he is to do his work well. |
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