不以词害志
bù​yǐ​cí​hài​zhì

message over rhetoric

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    不以词害志 / 不以詞害誌

    bù​yǐ​cí​hài​zhì

    message over rhetoric

    don't let rhetoric spoil the message; don't let flowery speech detract from the intended meaning

    写作时应当追求真诚，不以词害志，才能真正触动读者。

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