learn from others ' strong points and close the gap(qǔ cháng bǔ duǎn)

learn from others ' strong points and close the gap

In Chinese, Pinyin is Q ǔ ch á NGB ǔ Du ǎ n, which means to draw on the strengths of others to make up for their own shortcomings. It also refers to absorbing the advantages of one thing to make up for the disadvantages of the other. It comes from Mencius Teng Wengong.

Idiom usage

To make up for one's own shortcomings. examples both foreign cadres and local cadres have their own strengths and weaknesses. Only by learning from each other can they make progress. Rectification of the party's style of work by Mao Zedong

The origin of Idioms

"Mencius Teng Wen Gong Shang" said: "today Teng's strong points make up for his weak points. Even if he is fifty li away, he can still be a good country."

Idiom story

During the Warring States period, Teng Wengong met with Mencius when he passed by the state of song from the state of Chu. Mencius told him that human nature was originally good. He encouraged him to govern the world in the way of Yao and shun. He also wanted him to make up for his shortcomings, give full play to regional advantages, and govern the world with benevolence. Teng could become a strong country. Teng Wengong listened to Mencius's remarks and did not say "yes" or "no". He just responded with a smile.

Chinese PinYin : qǔ cháng bǔ duǎn