穿针引线 — “To act as a go-between or intermediary”
穿针引线 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act as a go-between or intermediary”. To mediate; to facilitate connections between parties. Literally, “thread a needle”.
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穿针引线 Pronunciation and Pinyin
穿针引线 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 穿针引线
这次重要的合作项目能够顺利达成，多亏了他在其中穿针引线。
The successful completion of this important cooperative project was largely due to his efforts in acting as an intermediary.
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What does 穿针引线 mean?
穿针引线 (chuān zhēn yǐn xiàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act as a go-between or intermediary”.
How do you pronounce 穿针引线?
穿针引线 is pronounced chuān zhēn yǐn xiàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 穿针引线 literally mean?
Literally, 穿针引线 means “thread a needle”. It is used to mean “to act as a go-between or intermediary”.
What is the Chinese definition of 穿针引线?
使线的一头通过针眼。比喻从中联系、拉拢。