How to Say ‘A blade of grass in hand’ in Traditional Chinese
手中寸草
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Can symbolize modesty or simplicity holding great potential.
Phrase Breakdown
手中
寸草
Word-by-Word Breakdown
手
[shǒu]
hand
The terminal part of the human arm.
在手中，寸草亦能成為劍。
In the hand, even a small patch of grass becomes a sword.
中
[zhōng]
within
In or inside something.
智慧在於掌握心中和手中。
Wisdom lies in mastering both your heart and hand.
寸草
[cùn cǎo]
small patch of grass
A diminutive measure of vegetation.
手中寸草難以承受大的壓力。
A small patch of grass in hand can barely withstand great pressure.
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