shě​jū​bǎo​shuài

to make a minor sacrifice for a major gain

Senses

舍车保帅/ 捨車保帥 shě​jū​bǎo​shuài to make a minor sacrifice for a major gain

In Chinese chess, to sacrifice a rook to save the king; metaphorically, to protect a senior figure or a primary interest by sacrificing something or someone of less importance. Note that is read "jū" here.

References

see 舍车保帅/捨車保帥 车/車