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削趾适屦
xuē​zhǐ​shì​jù

cut the feet to fit the shoes

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
削趾适屦 削趾適屨 xuē​zhǐ​shì​jù
cut the feet to fit the shoes
to use unrealistic or forced measures to solve a problem; to cram something into a predetermined shape regardless of practicality

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  • 削足适履 xuē​zú​shì​lǚ
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