mó​dāo​bù​wù​kǎn​chái​gōng

good preparation saves work time

Senses

磨刀不误砍柴工/ 磨刀不誤砍柴工 mó​dāo​bù​wù​kǎn​chái​gōng (also mó​dāo​bú​wù​kǎn​chái​gōng) good preparation saves work time

literally meaning that sharpening the knife will not delay the woodcutting; time spent on preparation is not wasted and will improve efficiency later

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