Definition
走捷径 literally means 'to take a shortcut (a shorter path)'. Figuratively, it means to take an easier or faster route to achieve a goal, often implying bypassing proper procedures or ethical standards — the connotation is usually negative, suggesting laziness or unfair advantage.
v
to take a shortcut (a shorter physical route)to take the easy way outto cut corners (figuratively, often with a negative connotation)
Examples
- ，走捷径。Wèile jiéshěng shíjiān, tā chuānguò xiǎo xiàng zǒu jié jìng.To save time, he took a shortcut through the alley.
- 走捷径，。Bié zǒng xiǎngzhe zǒu jié jìng, tāta shíshí nǔlì cái shì zhèngdào.Don't always try to take the easy way out; steady effort is the right path.
- 走捷径，。Tā kào guānxi zǒu jié jìng, zuìhòu fǎn'ér chī le dà kuī.He used connections to cut corners, but in the end it backfired.
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