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尺有所短，寸有所长
chǐyǒusuǒduǎn,cùnyǒusuǒcháng
Traditional: 尺有所短，寸有所長
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
Character Breakdown
尺
chǐ
ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft.
HSK 5
有
yǒu
to have, to own, to possess; to exist
HSK 1
所
suǒ
place, location; "that which", a particle introducing a passive clause
HSK 2
短
duǎn
brief, short; deficient, lacking
HSK 3
寸
cùn
inch; small, tiny
HSK 6
有
yǒu
to have, to own, to possess; to exist
HSK 1
所
suǒ
place, location; "that which", a particle introducing a passive clause
HSK 2
长
zhǎng
long, lasting; to excel in
HSK 2
Additional Information
Category
Chinese
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