末大必折 — “If the tip is too large, it will certainly break”
末大必折 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When subordinates become too powerful or independent, they can undermine or even overthrow their superiors; an imbalance of power where the less important part outweighs the more important part, leading to collapse”. Literally, “If the tip is too large, it will certainly break”.
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What does 末大必折 mean?
末大必折 (mò dà bì zhé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When subordinates become too powerful or independent, they can undermine or even overthrow their superiors; an imbalance of power where the less important part outweighs the more important part, leading to collapse”.
How do you pronounce 末大必折?
末大必折 is pronounced mò dà bì zhé in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 末大必折 literally mean?
Literally, 末大必折 means “If the tip is too large, it will certainly break”. It is used to mean “When subordinates become too powerful or independent, they can undermine or even overthrow their superiors; an imbalance of power where the less important part outweighs the more important part, leading to collapse”.
What is the Chinese definition of 末大必折?
末：树梢，末梢。树木枝端粗大，必折其干。喻下属权重，危及上级。