称薪而爨 — “Weigh firewood to cook”
称薪而爨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be overly meticulous or petty, focusing on trivial details and neglecting the bigger picture; to be penny-wise and pound-foolish”. Literally, “weigh firewood to cook”.
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Open the tool →Questions about 称薪而爨
What does 称薪而爨 mean?
称薪而爨 (chēng xīn ér cuàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be overly meticulous or petty, focusing on trivial details and neglecting the bigger picture; to be penny-wise and pound-foolish”.
How do you pronounce 称薪而爨?
称薪而爨 is pronounced chēng xīn ér cuàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 称薪而爨 literally mean?
Literally, 称薪而爨 means “weigh firewood to cook”. It is used to mean “to be overly meticulous or petty, focusing on trivial details and neglecting the bigger picture; to be penny-wise and pound-foolish”.
What is the Chinese definition of 称薪而爨?
薪：柴；爨：烧火煮饭。称了柴草煮饭。比喻只注意小事，不从大处着眼。