尺有所短，寸有所長

cek3 jau5 so2 dyun2 ，cyun3 jau5 so2 coeng4

lit. for some things a foot may be too short, and for the other an inch will suffice (proverb) · fig. everyone has their strong and weak points · everything has its advantages and disadvantages

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. for some things a foot may be too short, and for the other an inch will suffice (proverb)
  2. fig. everyone has their strong and weak points
  3. everything has its advantages and disadvantages

Written Forms

尺有所短，寸有所長Traditional · Main Form
尺有所短，寸有所长Alternate Form

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