谈优务劣 — “Good at theorizing but poor at practical execution”
谈优务劣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Good at theorizing but poor at practical execution”. Eloquent in speech but incompetent in action. Literally, “Excellent in talk, inferior in deeds”.
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谈优务劣 Pronunciation and Pinyin
谈优务劣 Character Breakdown
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他每次开会都说得头头是道，可一到具体实施就状况百出，真是谈优务劣啊
He always speaks eloquently in meetings, but when it comes to actual implementation, problems constantly arise. He truly is all talk and no no action.
Idioms Related to 谈优务劣
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Open the tool →Questions about 谈优务劣
What does 谈优务劣 mean?
谈优务劣 (tán yōu wù liè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Good at theorizing but poor at practical execution”.
How do you pronounce 谈优务劣?
谈优务劣 is pronounced tán yōu wù liè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 谈优务劣 literally mean?
Literally, 谈优务劣 means “Excellent in talk, inferior in deeds”. It is used to mean “Good at theorizing but poor at practical execution”.
What is the Chinese definition of 谈优务劣?
善于空谈而治理政务的能力很差。