大意失荆州

大意失荆州
yishīJīngzhōu

lit. to lose Jingzhou due to carelessness (idiom)

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    lit. to lose Jingzhou due to carelessness (idiom)

    • Losing Jingzhou through carelessness is a historical lesson.

  2. verb

    fig. to suffer a major setback due to negligence

    • Due to carelessness, he lost the match.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS
  • (person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

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