遠水救不了近火

jyun5 seoi2 gau3 bat1 liu5 gan6 fo2

water in a distant place is of little use in putting out a fire right here · (fig.) a slow remedy does not address the current emergency

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. water in a distant place is of little use in putting out a fire right here
  2. (fig.) a slow remedy does not address the current emergency

Written Forms

遠水救不了近火Traditional · Main Form
远水救不了近火Alternate Form

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