Definition & Meaning

value one's own old broom; cherish one's own possession even though it may be of the least value

Word usage

bì zhǒu zì zhēn

敝 帚 自 珍

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slmetavalue one's own old broom; cherish one's own possession even though it may be of the least value
- tā men shāo yǒu lì rùn jiù qì dān ér chū què bǎ gèng dà de yíng lì kōng jiān ràng gěi bié rén ér duì kuī sǔn yòu shì bì zhǒu zì zhēn
  他们稍有利润就弃单而出，却把更大的赢利空间让给别人；而对亏损又是敝帚自珍。
  They give up a little profit out single, yet more profitable space to others; and the loss of liquidity is value one's own old broom.
synonym
bì zhǒu qiān jīn敝帚千金 qiān jīn bì zhǒu千金敝帚 bì zhǒu zì zhēn弊帚自珍
antonym
shì rú cǎo jiè视如草芥 shì rú bì xǐ视如敝屣

Word usage

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"敝帚自珍" is often used to describe one's own articles, works or items that one use frequently.

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