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鞭长不及
biān​cháng​bù​jí

beyond one's reach

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 鞭 biān noun
    whip
    whip or lash; a long, thin tool used for driving animals or hitting people
  2. 长 長 cháng adjective
    long
    long in space or time; lasting
  3. 不及 bù​jí
    less than
    To not reach a certain amount, degree, or distance.