一针一线 yī zhēn yī xiàn needle and thread

Explanation

比喻非常细致，一丝不苟。

It means that something is done very delicately and meticulously.

Origin Story

在古代，民间流传着一个关于“一针一线”的传说。相传，有一个勤劳善良的裁缝，他每天起早贪黑地工作，用一针一线缝制出一件件精美的衣服。他从不因为工作辛苦而偷懒，即使是一针一线，也做得非常细致。有一天，一位富豪来他家订做衣服，他要求裁缝用最好的布料和最精细的针线，缝制一件华贵的礼服。裁缝虽然家境贫寒，但为了做好这件衣服，他还是倾尽所有，用最珍贵的丝绸和最细密的针线，一针一线地缝制。终于，他用一针一线缝制出了一件精美绝伦的礼服，富豪看到后，对裁缝的精湛技艺赞叹不已。从此，“一针一线”就成为人们形容精细认真、一丝不苟的代名词。

zài gǔ dài, mín jiān liú chuán zhe yī gè guān yú “yī zhēn yī xiàn” de chuán shuō. xiāng chuán, yǒu yī gè qín láo shàn liáng de cái fèng, tā měi tiān qǐ zǎo tān hēi de gōng zuò, yòng yī zhēn yī xiàn fèng zhì chū yī jiàn jiàn jīng měi de yī fú. tā cóng bù yīn wèi gōng zuò xīn kǔ ér tōu lǎn, jí shǐ shì yī zhēn yī xiàn, yě zuò de fēi cháng xì zhì. yǒu yī tiān, yī wèi fù háo lái tā jiā dìng zuò yī fú, tā yāo qiú cái fèng yòng zuì hǎo de bù liào hé zuì jīng xì de zhēn xiàn, fèng zhì yī jiàn huá guì de lǐ fú. cái fèng suī rán jiā jìng pín hán, dàn wèi le zuò hǎo zhè jiàn yī fú, tā hái shì qīng jìn suǒ yǒu, yòng zuì zhēn guì de sī chóu hé zuì xì mì de zhēn xiàn, yī zhēn yī xiàn de fèng zhì. zhōng yú, tā yòng yī zhēn yī xiàn fèng zhì chū le yī jiàn jīng měi jué lún de lǐ fú, fù háo kàn dào hòu, duì cái fèng de jīng zhàn jì yì zàn tàn bù yǐ. cóng cǐ, “yī zhēn yī xiàn” jiù chéng wéi rén men xíng róng jīng xì rèn zhēn, yī sī bù gǒu de dài míng cí.

In ancient times, there was a legend about "needle and thread" circulating among the people. It is said that there was a hardworking and kind tailor who worked from dawn till dusk every day, using needle and thread to make exquisite clothes. He never shirked his work because it was tiring, and even needle and thread were done very delicately. One day, a rich man came to his house to order a dress. He asked the tailor to use the best fabric and the finest needles and threads to make a luxurious gown. Although the tailor was poor, he gave it his all to make this dress. He used the most precious silk and the finest needles and threads, and sewed it with needle and thread. Finally, he made a stunningly beautiful dress with needle and thread. The rich man was amazed by the tailor's superb craftsmanship when he saw it. From then on, "needle and thread" became a synonym for meticulousness, meticulousness, and accuracy.

Usage

“一针一线”常用来形容做事认真细致、一丝不苟。

“yī zhēn yī xiàn” cháng yòng lái xíng róng zuò shì rèn zhēn xì zhì, yī sī bù gǒu.

"Needle and thread" is often used to describe doing something carefully and meticulously.

Examples

  • 他用一针一线缝制了一件衣服，非常精致。

    tā yòng yī zhēn yī xiàn fèng zhì le yī jiàn yī fú, fēi cháng jīng zhì.

    He used needle and thread to sew a piece of clothing, which is very delicate.

  • 这件衣服做工非常精细，一针一线都体现出匠人的用心。

    zhè jiàn yī fú zuò gōng fēi cháng jīng xì, yī zhēn yī xiàn dōu tiǎn xian chū jiàng rén de yòng xīn.

    This piece of clothing is very fine workmanship, every needle and thread reflects the craftsmanship of the craftsman.

  • 他生活节俭，一针一线都舍不得浪费。

    tā shēng huó jié jiǎn, yī zhēn yī xiàn dōu shě bu de làng fèi.

    He lives frugally, and he is not willing to waste even a needle and thread.

Related Idioms

  • 精雕细刻

  • 一丝不苟

  • 精益求精

Opposite Idioms

  • 粗制滥造

  • 草率

  • 敷衍