Cun You Suo Chang means that even ordinary people or things have their strengths, with 'an inch has its length' and 'a foot has its shortcomings' as contrasting phrases.
寸有所长比喻人或事物有其长处,反义词为尺有所短。
| 成语 | 寸有所长 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 比喻平平常常的人或事物,也会有他的长处。 |
| 出处 | 《楚辞·卜居》:“尺有所短,寸有所长。” |
| 拼音 | cùn yǒu suǒ cháng |
| 拼音码 | cysc |
| 反义词 | 尺有所短 |
| 用法 | 紧缩式;作宾语;比喻平平常常的人或事物 |
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