壮士解腕 — “A brave warrior severs his wrist”
壮士解腕 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a resolute and decisive decision, even if it means sacrificing something significant, to prevent a greater loss or danger; to act promptly and cut losses”. Literally, “A brave warrior severs his wrist”.
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Origin and Story of 壮士解腕
During the Three Kingdoms period, Chen Tai, the Grand General who Conquered the West of the Wei Kingdom, led his army to attack Shu. The Shu general Jiang Wei led his army to counterattack to the border of Wei, preparing to capture Didao.
Chen Tai met up with Deng Ai, who advised Chen Tai to abandon Didao for self-preservation, just like a brave warrior severing his wrist.
Chen Tai, however, persuaded Deng Ai and resolutely led his army into Gaocheng Ridge, miraculously lifting the siege of Didao.
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What does 壮士解腕 mean?
壮士解腕 (zhuàng shì jiě wàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a resolute and decisive decision, even if it means sacrificing something significant, to prevent a greater loss or danger; to act promptly and cut losses”.
How do you pronounce 壮士解腕?
壮士解腕 is pronounced zhuàng shì jiě wàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 壮士解腕 literally mean?
Literally, 壮士解腕 means “a brave warrior severs his wrist”. It is used to mean “to make a resolute and decisive decision, even if it means sacrificing something significant, to prevent a greater loss or danger; to act promptly and cut losses”.
Where does 壮士解腕 come from?
壮士解腕 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 壮士解腕?
勇士手腕被蝮蛇咬伤，就立即截断，以免毒性扩散全身。比喻作事要当机立断，不可犹豫不决。