川壅必溃 — “A blocked river will surely burst”
川壅必溃 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Obstructing an issue or a natural development without proper guidance will inevitably lead to a more severe outburst or negative consequences”. Literally, “A blocked river will surely burst”.
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What does 川壅必溃 mean?
川壅必溃 (chuān yōng bì kuì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Obstructing an issue or a natural development without proper guidance will inevitably lead to a more severe outburst or negative consequences”.
How do you pronounce 川壅必溃?
川壅必溃 is pronounced chuān yōng bì kuì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 川壅必溃 literally mean?
Literally, 川壅必溃 means “a blocked river will surely burst”. It is used to mean “Obstructing an issue or a natural development without proper guidance will inevitably lead to a more severe outburst or negative consequences”.
What is the Chinese definition of 川壅必溃?
壅：堵塞。溃：决口，堤岸崩坏。堵塞河流，会招致决口之害。比喻办事要因势利导，否则就会导致不良后果。