emphasize one thing at the expense of another; neglect
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to emphasize one thing at the expense of another; to neglect one aspect while focusing on another
formalTypically used in negative constructions (不可偏废) to indicate that two or more things should be given equal attention and that neither should be sacrificed for the other.
Gōng工
zuò作
yǔ与
xué学
xí习
，
èr二
zhě者
bù不
kě可
piān偏
fèi废
。
Work and study should not be neglected for one another.
Lǐ理
lùn论
yǔ与
shí实
jiàn践
bù不
kě可
piān偏
fèi废
。
Theory and practice must not be neglected for one another.
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Wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
zhǐ只
zhòng重
shì视
jīng经
jì济
fā发
zhǎn展
ér而
piān偏
fèi废
huán环
jìng境
bǎo保
hù护
。
We cannot only emphasize economic development while neglecting environmental protection.