Word: 陶冶 (táoyě) 陶冶 dictionary entry táoyě lit. to fire pots and smelt metal; fig. to educate Full dictionary entry for 陶冶 Example sentences using 陶冶 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 听音乐可以陶冶人的性情。 Tīng yīnyuè kěyǐ táoyě rén de xìngqíng. Listening to music can cultivate a person's temperament. 画画能陶冶孩子的性情吗？ Huàhuà néng táoyě háizi de xìngqíng ma? Can painting help shape a child's character?