Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「絕長繼短」 and its usage.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「絕長繼短」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
Jue: to cut off. Cut off the long ones and supplement the short ones. A metaphor for using strengths to make up for weaknesses.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jué zhǎng jì duǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jyut6 cheung4 gai3 dyun2
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
