挦章撦句 — “To extract isolated phrases and sentences from texts”
挦章撦句 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to extract isolated phrases and sentences from texts”. To pore over ancient texts or literature, often implying a pedantic or unoriginal approach. Literally, “To pluck chapters and tear sentences”.
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What does 挦章撦句 mean?
挦章撦句 (xián zhāng chě jù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to extract isolated phrases and sentences from texts”.
How do you pronounce 挦章撦句?
挦章撦句 is pronounced xián zhāng chě jù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 挦章撦句 literally mean?
Literally, 挦章撦句 means “to pluck chapters and tear sentences”. It is used to mean “to extract isolated phrases and sentences from texts”.
What is the Chinese definition of 挦章撦句?
犹寻章摘句。搜求、摘取片断辞句。