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较短量长 — “To compare and evaluate different aspects”

较短量长 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to compare and evaluate different aspects”. To weigh pros and cons. Literally, “To compare the short and measure the long”.

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较短量长 Pronunciation and Pinyin

较短量长 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
较
jiào10compare, relatively, obvious
短
duǎn12short, brief, lack, flaw
量
liáng12measure, quantity, capacity
长
cháng4long, grow, excel, chief

Example Sentence with 较短量长

在制定新的方案时,我们需要仔细较短量长,确保其可行性和优势。
When developing a new plan, we need to carefully weigh the pros and cons to ensure its feasibility and advantages.

Idioms Related to 较短量长

Synonyms of 较短量长

  • jiào较duǎn短bǐ比cháng长compare merits and demerits

More idioms starting with 较

  • jiào较rú如huà画yī一clearly consistent and uniform
  • jiào较dé德zhuō焯qín勤outstanding virtues and remarkable achievements
  • jiào较shí时liàng量lì力assess the opportune moment and one's capabilities
  • jiào较wǔ武lùn论wén文compare martial arts and discuss literature
  • jiào较shòu瘦liàng量féi肥compare people's physiques
  • jiào较duǎn短xié絜cháng长compare strengths and weaknesses
  • jiào较ruò若huà画yī一clearly consistent and uniform
  • jiào较cháng长xié絜duǎn短compare strengths and weaknesses

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Questions about 较短量长

What does 较短量长 mean?

较短量长 (jiào duǎn liáng cháng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to compare and evaluate different aspects”.

How do you pronounce 较短量长?

较短量长 is pronounced jiào duǎn liáng cháng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 较短量长 literally mean?

Literally, 较短量长 means “to compare the short and measure the long”. It is used to mean “to compare and evaluate different aspects”.

What is the Chinese definition of 较短量长?

指比较长短,评论优劣。

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