遠水不解近渴

jyun5 seoi2 bat1 gaai2 gan6 hot3

lit. distant water does not cure present thirst; fig. urgent need · a slow remedy does not address immediate needs

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. distant water does not cure present thirst; fig. urgent need
  2. a slow remedy does not address immediate needs

Written Forms

遠水不解近渴Traditional · Main Form
远水不解近渴Alternate Form

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