一刀切 — “To apply a uniform or one-size-fits-all approach to diverse situations”
一刀切 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to apply a uniform or one-size-fits-all approach to diverse situations”. Without considering their specific differences or nuances. Literally, “one knife cut”.
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在管理员工绩效时，公司不应该搞一刀切，而要根据不同部门的特点制定相应策略。
When managing employee performance, the company should avoid a 'one-size-fits-all' approach and instead develop specific strategies tailored to the characteristics of different departments.
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Open the tool →Questions about 一刀切
What does 一刀切 mean?
一刀切 (yī dāo qiē) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to apply a uniform or one-size-fits-all approach to diverse situations”.
How do you pronounce 一刀切?
一刀切 is pronounced yī dāo qiē in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一刀切 literally mean?
Literally, 一刀切 means “one knife cut”. It is used to mean “to apply a uniform or one-size-fits-all approach to diverse situations”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一刀切?
比喻用划一的办法处理情况或性质不同的事物。