The idiom 'hate iron for not becoming steel' describes dissatisfaction with someone you have expectations for, who is not striving or improving, and the urgent desire for them to change for the better.
这个成语“恨铁不成钢”形容对有期望但不上进的人感到不满，并急切希望他们能进步变好。
| 成语 | 恨铁不成钢 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 形容对所期望的人不争气不上进感到不满，急切希望他变好。 |
| 拼音 | hèn tiě bù chéng gāng |
| 拼音码 | htbg |
| 歇后语 | 望着高炉发楞 |
| 用法 | 复句式；作宾语、定语、补语；比喻对所期望的人不争气感到不满 |
| 英语 | wish iron could turn into steel at once |
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