称柴而爨 — “Weigh firewood and then cook”
称柴而爨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be excessively meticulous about minor details while failing to grasp the broader context or major issues; to be petty and short-sighted, neglecting the big picture”. Literally, “weigh firewood and then cook”.
称柴而爨 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 称柴而爨 mean?
称柴而爨 (chēng chái ér cuàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be excessively meticulous about minor details while failing to grasp the broader context or major issues; to be petty and short-sighted, neglecting the big picture”.
How do you pronounce 称柴而爨?
称柴而爨 is pronounced chēng chái ér cuàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 称柴而爨 literally mean?
Literally, 称柴而爨 means “weigh firewood and then cook”. It is used to mean “to be excessively meticulous about minor details while failing to grasp the broader context or major issues; to be petty and short-sighted, neglecting the big picture”.
What is the Chinese definition of 称柴而爨?
称了薪柴才去生火煮饭。比喻斤斤于细节而不识大体。同“称薪而爨”。