捐本逐末 — “To neglect what is fundamental and focus on what is trivial”
捐本逐末 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to neglect what is fundamental and focus on what is trivial”. To abandon the principal and pursue the minor details. Literally, “Abandon the root and chase the branches”.
捐本逐末 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 捐本逐末 mean?
捐本逐末 (juān běn zhú mò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to neglect what is fundamental and focus on what is trivial”.
How do you pronounce 捐本逐末?
捐本逐末 is pronounced juān běn zhú mò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 捐本逐末 literally mean?
Literally, 捐本逐末 means “Abandon the root and chase the branches”. It is used to mean “to neglect what is fundamental and focus on what is trivial”.
What is the Chinese definition of 捐本逐末?
捐：抛弃；逐：追逐。指抛弃根本，追求末节。