Ràng rén yī zhāo, tiān kuān dì kuò.

讓人一著, 天寬地闊。

Lit One who [deliberately] retreats one move [in chess has] broad scope [for advance or retreat later].

Fig Those who give precedence out of courtesy or who make concessions are allowing themselves broader scope for advance or retreat.

Note [Note: zhāoshù refers to a move in Chinese chess; see also ráorén bù shì below and the preceding four entries.]

Topics Chinese chess CONCESSIONS RETREAT tiānkuān-dìkuò zhāoshù