肘腋之患 — “Trouble or danger lurking close by”
肘腋之患 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “trouble or danger lurking close by”. An internal threat or calamity that arises from within one's immediate circle or close proximity. Literally, “trouble of elbow and armpit”.
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公司内部出现了一些管理上的疏漏，如果不及时处理，恐怕会成为肘腋之患。
Some management loopholes have appeared within the company; if not dealt with promptly, they might become a danger lurking close by.
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What does 肘腋之患 mean?
肘腋之患 (zhǒu yè zhī huàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “trouble or danger lurking close by”.
How do you pronounce 肘腋之患?
肘腋之患 is pronounced zhǒu yè zhī huàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 肘腋之患 literally mean?
Literally, 肘腋之患 means “trouble of elbow and armpit”. It is used to mean “trouble or danger lurking close by”.
What is the Chinese definition of 肘腋之患?
肘腋：胳膊肘和夹肢窝，比喻极近的地方。产生于身边的祸患。