Xi Zhi Shi Zhang - Metaphorically describes losing a greater advantage by being overly concerned with a minor benefit, akin to saving a finger and losing a hand.
惜指失掌 - 比喻因小失大,为了小的利益而损失大的。
| 成语 | 惜指失掌 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 比喻因小失大。 |
| 出处 | 《南史·阮佃夫传》记载:阮佃夫想要何恢家的一个歌女,何不肯。阮佃夫恼怒地说:“惜指失掌耶?” |
| 拼音 | xī zhǐ shī zhǎng |
| 拼音码 | xzsz |
| 近义词 | 得不偿失、因小失大 |
| 用法 | 联合式;作谓语、定语;含贬义 |
| 英语 | save a finger and lose the whole hand |
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