Extension
It is a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y ǐ NSH ē NCH ù L è I, which means to extend the principle of one thing to the same kind of things; it is also called "Yin Shen Qian Lei". It comes from the book of changes.
The origin of Idioms
In the book of changes, Xici Shang: "lead and extend it, and grow by analogy."
Idiom usage
Used as a predicate or attributive; used in writing. examples after 30 years of intensive research, we have been able to get through its purpose by extending its application. The biography of Sinology master Hui zhouti by Jiang Fan in Qing Dynasty
Chinese PinYin : yǐn shēn chù lèi
Extension
make a quick decision as situation demands. zhuàng shì jiě wàn
Sharp tools make good work. gōng yù shàn qí shì,bì xiān lì qí qì
forget sb . 's past error and forgive him. lüè jì yuán qíng
There is no high opinion of inferiority. bēi zhī wú shèn gāo lùn
be highly skilled in military drill. wàn rén zhī dí