尺蠖求伸 — “To bend in order to stretch”
尺蠖求伸 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to bend in order to stretch”. Metaphorically, to retreat in order to advance, signifying a strategy of temporary compromise or concession for ultimate progress or greater gain. Literally, “inchworm seeking to stretch”.
尺蠖求伸 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 尺蠖求伸 mean?
尺蠖求伸 (chǐ huò qiú shēn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to bend in order to stretch”.
How do you pronounce 尺蠖求伸?
尺蠖求伸 is pronounced chǐ huò qiú shēn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 尺蠖求伸 literally mean?
Literally, 尺蠖求伸 means “inchworm seeking to stretch”. It is used to mean “to bend in order to stretch”.
What is the Chinese definition of 尺蠖求伸?
尺蠖：虫名，体长约二三寸，屈伸而行。尺蠖用弯曲来求得伸展。比喻以退为进的策略。