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别生枝节

别生枝节 — “To create new problems or complications”

别生枝节 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to create new problems or complications”. To cause additional trouble. Literally, “Don't create side issues or complications”.

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别生枝节 Pronunciation and Pinyin

别生枝节 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
别
bié7Don't; separate; other; fasten
生
shēng5to be born, grow, or live
枝
zhī8branch or twig
节
jié6joint, festival, section, save

Example Sentence with 别生枝节

在项目收尾阶段,大家应该齐心协力,不要再别生枝节了,以免延误整体进度。
During the final stage of the project, everyone should work together and not create any further complications, so as not to delay the overall progress.

Idioms Related to 别生枝节

Synonyms of 别生枝节

  • héng横shēng生zhī枝jié节unexpected difficulties arise

More idioms starting with 别

  • bié别zuò作yī一yǎn眼treat someone differently
  • bié别zuò作liáng良tú图make other, better plans
  • bié别jù具yī一gé格to have a unique style
  • bié别jù具jiàng匠xīn心have originality and ingenuity
  • bié别jù具zhī只yǎn眼have unique insight
  • bié别jù具xīn心cháng肠to have ulterior motives
  • bié别jù具huì慧yǎn眼to have unique insight
  • bié别jù具shǒu手yǎn眼have unique insight and approach
  • bié别jù具lú炉chuí锤possess a unique and original style
  • bié别jù具fèi肺cháng肠harbor ulterior motives
  • bié别chū出xīn心cái裁create something new and original
  • bié别chū出shǒu手yǎn眼have unique perspective and original approach

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Questions about 别生枝节

What does 别生枝节 mean?

别生枝节 (bié shēng zhī jié) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to create new problems or complications”.

How do you pronounce 别生枝节?

别生枝节 is pronounced bié shēng zhī jié in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 别生枝节 literally mean?

Literally, 别生枝节 means “Don't create side issues or complications”. It is used to mean “to create new problems or complications”.

What is the Chinese definition of 别生枝节?

比喻另起事端或平添麻烦。

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