四兩撥千斤

sei3 loeng5 but6 cin1 gan1

lit. four ounces can move a thousand catties (idiom) · fig. to achieve much with little effort

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. four ounces can move a thousand catties (idiom)
  2. fig. to achieve much with little effort

Written Forms

四兩撥千斤Traditional · Main Form
四两拨千斤Alternate Form

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