| 释义 |
曲突徙薪 [- tū xǐ xīn]bend the chimney and remove the fuel to prevent a possible fire — take precautions against a possible danger [damage]; clear up the corner of firewood to prevent a fire — take precautionary measures; make provisions before troubles occur; rectify blocked chimney and remove firewood; Prevention is better than cure.; The chimney should be made crooked and the fuel removed (or the house might be set on fire). |