shě​jū​bǎo​shuài

to make a minor sacrifice for a major gain

舍车保帅 捨車保帥 shě​jū​bǎo​shuài
to make a minor sacrifice for a major gain
In Chinese chess, to sacrifice a rook to save the king; metaphorically, to protect a senior figure or a primary interest by sacrificing something or someone of less importance. Note that is read "jū" here.

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