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弹筋估两 — “To meticulously weigh and consider every detail”

弹筋估两 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meticulously weigh and consider every detail”. To be overly cautious and calculating, often to an excessive degree. Literally, “Pluck muscles and estimate ounces”.

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弹筋估两 Pronunciation and Pinyin

弹筋估两 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
弹
dàn11bullet, play, criticize
筋
jīn12muscle, tendon, or fiber
估
gū7estimate or appraise
两
liǎng7two, a couple of

Example Sentence with 弹筋估两

他在做任何决定前,总是喜欢弹筋估两,生怕自己吃亏
Before making any decision, he always likes to meticulously weigh every detail, fearing he might get the short end of the stick.

Idioms Related to 弹筋估两

Synonyms of 弹筋估两

  • tán弹jīn斤gū估liǎng两weigh pros and cons carefully

More idioms starting with 弹

  • tán弹sī丝pǐn品zhú竹play string and wind instruments
  • dàn弹wán丸zhī之dì地a tiny, confined territory
  • tán弹wán丸tuō脱shǒu手smooth and effortless writing or speech
  • dàn弹wán丸hēi黑zǐ子extremely small and insignificant
  • dàn弹wán丸hēi黑zhì志tiny or minuscule
  • tán弹guān冠zhèn振yī衣prepare for public service
  • tán弹guān冠zhèn振jīn衿prepare for an important official appointment
  • tán弹guān冠xiāng相qìng庆celebrate a colleague's promotion for self-benefit
  • tán弹guān冠jié结shòu绶recommend friends for official positions
  • tán弹jiàn剑zuò作gē歌lament unappreciated talent
  • dàn弹jìn尽yuán援jué绝all resources and support exhausted
  • dàn弹jìn尽liáng粮jué绝out of ammunition and food, at the end

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Questions about 弹筋估两

What does 弹筋估两 mean?

弹筋估两 (dàn jīn gū liǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meticulously weigh and consider every detail”.

How do you pronounce 弹筋估两?

弹筋估两 is pronounced dàn jīn gū liǎng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 弹筋估两 literally mean?

Literally, 弹筋估两 means “Pluck muscles and estimate ounces”. It is used to mean “to meticulously weigh and consider every detail”.

What is the Chinese definition of 弹筋估两?

指过分仔细地斟酌掂量轻重

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