拆东墙补西墙 (chāi dōng qiáng bǔ xī qiáng) — A metaphorical expression meaning 'robbing...
A metaphorical expression meaning 'robbing Peter to pay Paul', it describes a situation where one solves a problem by creating another. This is often used in discussions about resource management.
Example Usage
这个方案在拆东墙补西墙，根本没有长远计划。
This plan is just robbing Peter to pay Paul; it has no long-term strategy.
Cultural Context
Common in critiques of policies or business strategies.
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