千里之堤，潰於蟻穴

cin1 lei5 zi1 tai4 ，kui2 jyu1 ngai5 jyut6

lit. an ant hole may cause the collapse of a great dike (idiom) · fig. huge damage may result from a moment's negligence

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. an ant hole may cause the collapse of a great dike (idiom)
  2. fig. huge damage may result from a moment's negligence

Written Forms

千里之堤，潰於蟻穴Traditional · Main Form
千里之堤，溃于蚁穴Alternate Form

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