掊斗折衡 — “To abolish instruments of measurement that cause contention”
掊斗折衡 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to abolish instruments of measurement that cause contention”. To eliminate sources of dispute over trivial matters; to simplify or remove complexities that lead to arguments. Literally, “Smash the measuring dipper and break the steelyard”.
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What does 掊斗折衡 mean?
掊斗折衡 (pǒu dǒu zhé héng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to abolish instruments of measurement that cause contention”.
How do you pronounce 掊斗折衡?
掊斗折衡 is pronounced pǒu dǒu zhé héng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 掊斗折衡 literally mean?
Literally, 掊斗折衡 means “Smash the measuring dipper and break the steelyard”. It is used to mean “to abolish instruments of measurement that cause contention”.
What is the Chinese definition of 掊斗折衡?
剖开量物的斗，折断称物的衡。指废除让人争多论少的斗衡。