汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 尺有所短,寸有所長
尺有所短,寸有所長
(尺有所短,寸有所长)
lit. for some things a foot may be too short, and for the other an inch will suffice (proverb) / fig. everyone has their strong and weak points / everything has its advantages and disadvantages
Each metaphor has its own strengths and weaknesses, and each has its advantages
短不足,长有余。比喻各有长处,也各有短处,彼此都有可取之处。
chǐ yǒu suǒ duǎn cùn () zhǎng/cháng
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