守缺抱残 — “To cling to outdated practices or ideas”
守缺抱残 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cling to outdated practices or ideas”. To be hidebound and unwilling to innovate or change; to stick to old ways. Literally, “Cling to the incomplete and embrace the remnant”.
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- shǒu守wàng望xiāng相zhù助keep watch and help each other
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- shǒu守zhèng正bù不huí回Uphold integrity and never compromise
- shǒu守zhèng正bù不náo挠uphold integrity and remain unyielding
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Open the tool →Questions about 守缺抱残
What does 守缺抱残 mean?
守缺抱残 (shǒu quē bào cán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cling to outdated practices or ideas”.
How do you pronounce 守缺抱残?
守缺抱残 is pronounced shǒu quē bào cán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 守缺抱残 literally mean?
Literally, 守缺抱残 means “Cling to the incomplete and embrace the remnant”. It is used to mean “to cling to outdated practices or ideas”.
What is the Chinese definition of 守缺抱残?
守住残缺的东西不放。比喻泥古守旧，不思变革。亦作“守阙抱残”。