梧桐断角 — “Gentleness can overcome strength”
梧桐断角 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Gentleness can overcome strength”. Softness triumphs over hardness. Literally, “Paulownia breaks a horn”.
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梧桐断角 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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面对那些看似坚不可摧的难题，我们应该学习梧桐断角的智慧，用柔和而有韧性的方式去找到突破口。
When facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, we should learn the wisdom of 'paulownia breaks a horn,' using gentle yet resilient methods to find a breakthrough.
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What does 梧桐断角 mean?
梧桐断角 (wú tóng duàn jiǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Gentleness can overcome strength”.
How do you pronounce 梧桐断角?
梧桐断角 is pronounced wú tóng duàn jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 梧桐断角 literally mean?
Literally, 梧桐断角 means “Paulownia breaks a horn”. It is used to mean “Gentleness can overcome strength”.
What is the Chinese definition of 梧桐断角?
指梧桐虽是柔木而可以断坚硬之角。比喻柔能胜刚。