take a clear-cut stand(qí zhì xiān míng)

take a clear-cut stand

The Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Q í zh ì Xi ā nm í ng, which means that the military flag is dazzling and the military appearance is neat. Now it means that the political position, viewpoint and attitude are very clear. From the romance of the Three Kingdoms.

The origin of Idioms

The 25th chapter of the romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong of the Ming Dynasty: "Cao Cao points out the formation of Yan Liang's platoon at the foot of the mountain. He has a clear-cut banner, numerous guns and knives, and is strict and powerful."

Analysis of Idioms

Love and hate are distinct; antonym is ambiguous

Idiom usage

It refers to a clear political attitude and firm position. Qian Cai's the complete biography of Shuoyue in Qing Dynasty: "Wu Shu is so confused that he is busy to watch it before leaving the camp. As expected, he still has a clear-cut banner, with many weapons and swords. I don't know why." Cai Dongfan's the second chapter of the romance of the Qing Dynasty: "when narinbulu arrived at the city of Zaka, he saw that the city had a clear-cut flag and a strong sword and spear. He was expected to be prepared and ordered the soldiers to retreat three miles and set up a camp." Yuan Ying's Hengmei: "he has a clear-cut banner and is awe inspiring in righteousness." These essays are clear-cut, love hate clear, to the point, short and concise, witty and full of moral meaning, and have won the welcome and support of the majority of readers. "Not just for memory" by Ding Yilan

Chinese PinYin : qí zhì xiān míng