English–Chinese
“harmful temporary measure” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǐn zhèn zhǐ kě
Example
这种补救方法不过是饮鸩止渴，会留下后患。zhè zhǒng bǔ jiù fāng fǎ bú guò shì yǐn zhèn zhí kě huì liú xià hòu huàn
This remedy is merely a harmful temporary measure and will cause trouble later.
How to say “harmful temporary measure” in Chinese
“Harmful temporary measure” in Chinese is 饮鸩止渴 (yǐn zhèn zhǐ kě).
A desperate answer that removes present discomfort while hiding a lasting danger.
Example sentences with 饮鸩止渴
与其马上修补，不如想办法治本，别再饮鸩止渴。yǔ qí mǎ shàng xiū bǔ bù rú xiǎng bàn fǎ zhì běn bié zài yǐn zhèn zhí kě
Rather than making a quick fix, let's find a way to solve the problem at its root and stop using harmful temporary measures.
Tips for using 饮鸩止渴
- It commonly fits situations such as borrowing more money to cover an urgent bill when the new debt will make the larger problem worse.