批毛求疵 — “To nitpick”
批毛求疵 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to nitpick”. To be overly critical; to deliberately look for flaws or shortcomings in others. Literally, “part hair to look for flaws; examine fur to find fault”.
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批毛求疵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
批毛求疵 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 批毛求疵
他总是对别人的工作批毛求疵，很少能给出积极的评价。
He always nitpicks other people's work, rarely offering positive feedback.
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Open the tool →Questions about 批毛求疵
What does 批毛求疵 mean?
批毛求疵 (pī máo qiú cī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to nitpick”.
How do you pronounce 批毛求疵?
批毛求疵 is pronounced pī máo qiú cī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 批毛求疵 literally mean?
Literally, 批毛求疵 means “part hair to look for flaws; examine fur to find fault”. It is used to mean “to nitpick”.
What is the Chinese definition of 批毛求疵?
犹言吹毛求疵。比喻故意挑剔别人的缺点，寻找差错。