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三锤两棒 — “To handle matters in a simple, direct, and efficient manner”

三锤两棒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to handle matters in a simple, direct, and efficient manner”. To get things done quickly without unnecessary complications. Literally, “Three hammers, two sticks”.

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三锤两棒 Pronunciation and Pinyin

三锤两棒 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
三
sān3the number three
锤
chuí13hammer or strike
两
liǎng7two, a couple of
棒
bàng12excellent or a stick

Example Sentence with 三锤两棒

他总是三锤两棒地解决问题,从不拖泥带水,让项目进展得很顺利。
He always solves problems quickly and efficiently, never procrastinating, which makes projects progress very smoothly.

Idioms Related to 三锤两棒

More idioms starting with 三

  • sān三sān三liǎng两liǎng两in small groups
  • sān三sān三wǔ五wǔ五in small scattered groups
  • sān三sān三sì四sì四in small groups
  • sān三xià下wǔ五chú除èr二do something quickly and efficiently
  • sān三bù不niù拗liù六the minority cannot overrule the majority
  • sān三bù不zhī知utterly ignorant of something
  • sān三gè个chòu臭pí皮jiang匠,,hé合chéng成yí一gè个zhū诸gě葛liàng亮Collective wisdom is powerful
  • sān三gè个chòu臭pí皮jiang匠,,sài赛guò过zhū诸gě葛liàng亮Collective wisdom surpasses individual genius
  • sān三wǔ五chéng成qún群in small groups
  • sān三qīn亲liù六gù故relatives and old friends
  • sān三qīn亲liù六juàn眷all one's relatives
  • sān三qīn亲sì四juàn眷all one's relatives and kinsfolk

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What does 三锤两棒 mean?

三锤两棒 (sān chuí liǎng bàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to handle matters in a simple, direct, and efficient manner”.

How do you pronounce 三锤两棒?

三锤两棒 is pronounced sān chuí liǎng bàng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 三锤两棒 literally mean?

Literally, 三锤两棒 means “Three hammers, two sticks”. It is used to mean “to handle matters in a simple, direct, and efficient manner”.

What is the Chinese definition of 三锤两棒?

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