shī​zhī​háo​lí, miù​yǐ​qiān​lǐ

precision critical

Senses

失之毫厘,谬以千里/ 失之毫厘,謬以千里 shī​zhī​háo​lí, miù​yǐ​qiān​lǐ precision critical

a tiny lapse can lead to a huge mistake; a minor discrepancy leading to enormous losses

做工程设计必须严谨,否则失之毫厘,谬以千里。

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