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迎刃而解 (yíng rèn ér jiě)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To solve a problem smoothly and effortlessly, as if a bamboo splits as soon as it touches the knife edge.

Definition (中文解释)

原意是说,劈竹子时,头上几节一破开,下面的顺着刀口自己就裂开了。比喻处理事情、解决问题很顺利。

Derivation (典故出处)

《晋书·杜预传》今兵威已振,譬如破竹,数节之后,皆迎刃而解。”

Example (造句示例)

Once the main issue was resolved, all other problems were solved 迎刃而解.