吹毛求疵
吹毛求疵
- lit. to blow apart the hairs upon a fur to discover any defect (idiom); fig. to be fastidious
- nitpick
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 吹 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 不要這麼吹毛求疵。 You don't have to go getting so hairy about such a small thing.
- 我想办法克服了对别人吹毛求疵的毛病。 I've found a way to overcome my habit of always picking fault with others.
- 我不懂得詹姆斯为什么一直给他的妻子吹毛求疵。 I can't understand why James always finds fault with his wife.
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