玩物丧志

玩物丧志
wánsàngzhì

lit. trifling destroys the will (idiom); infatuation with fine details prevents one making progress

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    lit. trifling destroys the will (idiom); infatuation with fine details prevents one making progress

    • Indulging in frivolous pursuits erodes one's will and aspirations, so it should not be done.

  2. verb

    excessive attention to trivia saps the will

    • Excessive indulgence in entertainment will erode one's ambition, which should not be done.

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