- 氵(water; liquid)RADICAL
- 台(platform; foundation)PHONO-SEMANTIC
A solid foundation is used to control the flow of water.
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治大国若烹小鲜
治大国若烹小鲜
ruling a large nation is like cooking a small delicacy (idiom)
2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings
MEANING
- 壹名noun
ruling a large nation is like cooking a small delicacy (idiom)
- 。
Governing a large state is like cooking a small fish.
- 貳形adjective
effective government requires minimal intervention
- ，。
Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish, meaning that managing a state should follow the natural course of things.
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解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 大(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.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 囗(surround; enclose)RADICAL
- 玉(precious jade; gem)ASSOCIATIVE
A nation is enclosed land that contains precious treasures within.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 小(small; tiny)ASSOCIATIVE
Three tiny strokes represent fine grains of sand, conveying the meaning of "small" or "tiny."
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 魚(fish)RADICAL
- 羊(goat)ASSOCIATIVE
Fresh fish and goat meat combined create an exquisitely fresh and delicious flavor.
治大国若烹小鲜
Traditional治大國若烹小鮮
ruling a large nation is like cooking a small delicacy (idiom)
2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings
MEANING
- 壹名noun
ruling a large nation is like cooking a small delicacy (idiom)
- 。
Governing a large state is like cooking a small fish.
- 貳形adjective
effective government requires minimal intervention
- ，。
Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish, meaning that managing a state should follow the natural course of things.
STROKE ORDER
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解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 氵(water; liquid)RADICAL
- 台(platform; foundation)PHONO-SEMANTIC
A solid foundation is used to control the flow of water.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 大(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.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 囗(surround; enclose)RADICAL
- 玉(precious jade; gem)ASSOCIATIVE
A nation is enclosed land that contains precious treasures within.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 小(small; tiny)ASSOCIATIVE
Three tiny strokes represent fine grains of sand, conveying the meaning of "small" or "tiny."
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 魚(fish)RADICAL
- 羊(goat)ASSOCIATIVE
Fresh fish and goat meat combined create an exquisitely fresh and delicious flavor.
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