渐不可长 — “To nip evil in the bud”
渐不可长 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to nip evil in the bud”. To prevent a nascent harmful trend or problem from developing. Literally, “Cannot be allowed to grow progressively”.
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对于孩子一些不好的习惯，家长要及时引导，做到渐不可长
Parents should promptly guide their children when bad habits emerge, ensuring they are nipped in the bud.
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Open the tool →Questions about 渐不可长
What does 渐不可长 mean?
渐不可长 (jiàn bù kě zhǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to nip evil in the bud”.
How do you pronounce 渐不可长?
渐不可长 is pronounced jiàn bù kě zhǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 渐不可长 literally mean?
Literally, 渐不可长 means “Cannot be allowed to grow progressively”. It is used to mean “to nip evil in the bud”.
What is the Chinese definition of 渐不可长?
指刚露头的不好事物不能容许其发展滋长。