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lit. to prescribe the right medicine for an illness (idiom); fig. to study a problem to find the right way to solve it · to take appropriate steps

对症下药
duì zhèng xià yào
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lit. to have a target in mind when shooting one's arrows (idiom) · fig. to have a clear objective有的放矢yǒu dì fàng shǐ(idiom) to use methods in line with local circumstances因地制宜yīn dì zhì yí(idiom) to teach in accordance with the student's aptitude; to tailor instruction to the individual student因材施教yīn cái shī jiào
Antonyms
to shoot without aim (idiom); fig. to speak without thinking · firing blindly · to shoot in the air · a shot in the dark无的放矢wú dì fàng shǐmake (or take) false moves · make an ill-advised move举措失当jǔ cuò shī dàng
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