bù​màn​bù​zhī

concise and succinct

不蔓不枝 bù​màn​bù​zhī
concise and succinct
Literally meaning a lotus stalk that is straight without creeping vines or side branches; used to describe speech or writing that is clear, direct, and free of unnecessary details.

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