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争长论短

zhēngchánglùnduǎn

Traditional: 爭長論短

lit. to argue who is right and wrong (idiom); to quibble / a storm in a teacup

Character Breakdown

争
zhēng
to dispute, to fight, to contend, to strive
HSK 4
长
zhǎng
long, lasting; to excel in
HSK 2
论
lùn
debate; discussion
HSK 4
短
duǎn
brief, short; deficient, lacking
HSK 3

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