To settle a dispute or lawsuit decisively and justly with just a few concise words; to make a quick and accurate judgment in a complex matter through brief and insightful remarks.
那位经验丰富的调解员，总是能片言折狱，让复杂的纠纷迅速得到解决。
That experienced mediator can always settle cases with just a few words, allowing complex disputes to be resolved quickly.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Spring and Autumn period, Zilu, a student of Confucius, was strong and powerful. He always accompanied Confucius, serving as his charioteer and bodyguard.
Zilu was honest, loyal, and extremely filial to his mother. He was known for his honesty, straightforwardness, and fairness, always fulfilling his promises immediately without delay. Confucius praised Zilu, saying, 'He who can settle a case with just a few words, is it not Zilu?'
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