斷章取義
Chinese
to break; to judge; absolutely to break; to judge; absolutely; decidedly |
chapter; seal; section | to take; to get; to choose to take; to get; to choose; to fetch |
justice; righteousness; meaning | ||
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trad. (斷章取義) | 斷 | 章 | 取 | 義 | |
simp. (断章取义) | 断 | 章 | 取 | 义 |
Pronunciation
Descendants
- → Japanese: 章を断ち義を取る (shō o tachi gi o toru) (calque)
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