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称薪而爨
称薪而爨
称薪而爨
称薪而爨
称薪而爨
称薪而爨
称薪而爨
称薪而爨
称薪而爨

chēng称xīn薪ér而cuàn爨

To be overly meticulous or petty, focusing on trivial details and neglecting the bigger picture; to be penny-wise and pound-foolish.

在项目管理中,我们不能称薪而爨,只顾眼前的小利,而要着眼于整体效益和长远目标。
In project management, we cannot weigh firewood to cook, focusing only on immediate small gains, but must consider overall benefits and long-term goals.

Era:

Ancient

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Synonym:

称柴而爨

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