诎寸信尺 — “Yield an inch, stretch a foot”
诎寸信尺 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to yield a small point to gain a larger advantage or uphold a greater principle; to overlook minor faults for the sake of major principles”. Literally, “Yield an inch, stretch a foot”.
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What does 诎寸信尺 mean?
诎寸信尺 (qū cùn xìn chǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to yield a small point to gain a larger advantage or uphold a greater principle; to overlook minor faults for the sake of major principles”.
How do you pronounce 诎寸信尺?
诎寸信尺 is pronounced qū cùn xìn chǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 诎寸信尺 literally mean?
Literally, 诎寸信尺 means “Yield an inch, stretch a foot”. It is used to mean “to yield a small point to gain a larger advantage or uphold a greater principle; to overlook minor faults for the sake of major principles”.
What is the Chinese definition of 诎寸信尺?
诎：通“屈”，屈服、折服。信：通“伸”。屈折一寸，伸长一尺。比喻舍弃小的毛病，伸张大的事理。亦作“诎寸伸尺”。