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南辕北辙

南轅北轍
nán yuán běi zhéHSK 7

南辕北辙 (nán yuán běi zhé) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishto act contrary to one's goal (lit. the carriage points south while the tracks go north)

    • EX
      你的做法和你的目标简直是南辕北辙，必须马上改正。

      What you are doing is completely at odds with your goal and must be corrected immediately.

    • EX
      如果方向错了，你越努力就越是南辕北辙。

      If you are heading in the wrong direction, the harder you try, the further you move from your goal.