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求全之毀
qiú​quán​zhī​huǐ

perfection leading to reproach

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents

Senses

求全之毁/ 求全之毀 qiú​quán​zhī​huǐ perfection leading to reproach

To aim for perfection or completeness only to end up being criticized or slandered; originally from the Mencius.

References

antonym 求全之毁/求全之毀 → 不虞之誉/不虞之譽
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