惜寸阴

惜寸阴:

Literally means:

value every bit of time

Actually means:

treasure every minute

寸阴, the time lapse during which the sun shade moves by one 寸 (or 0.033 meter), refers to a very short moment in a general sense.

This phrase means cherishing time. By emphasizing the value of time, it reminds people to value every bit of time and not to waste it.

寸阴，日影移动一寸长的时间，指很短的时间。

惜寸阴，指珍惜时间。强调时间的宝贵，并提醒人们哪怕是极短的时间也要爱惜，不能浪费。