壮士断腕 a strong man cuts off his arm
Explanation
比喻为了顾全大局，不惜牺牲局部利益，下决心解决长期存在的矛盾和问题。
Metaphor for the sake of the overall situation, not hesitate to sacrifice local interests, resolutely solve long-standing contradictions and problems.
Origin Story
春秋时期，越王勾践卧薪尝胆，励精图治，终于打败了吴国。然而，吴国余孽不服，屡屡作乱。勾践为巩固自己的统治，决定对吴国余党进行一次彻底的打击。他知道，吴国的实力虽然大不如前，但也不是好惹的。他召集群臣商议，大臣们有的主张妥协，有的主张慢慢削弱吴国的实力，只有范蠡坚决主张迅速消灭吴国的残余势力，以免后患无穷。勾践采纳了范蠡的建议，决定壮士断腕，彻底消灭吴国余党。他下令，对吴国余党进行大规模的围剿，最终彻底平定了吴国余党，为越国的稳定和发展奠定了坚实的基础。从此，越国国力日益强盛，成为春秋五霸之一。
During the Spring and Autumn period, King Goujian of Yue practiced self-discipline to strengthen his state, finally defeating the Kingdom of Wu. However, remnants of Wu continued to rebel. King Goujian, to consolidate his rule, decided to thoroughly crush the remnants. He knew that although the power of Wu was greatly reduced, they were still a force to be reckoned with. After consulting his ministers, some suggested compromise, some proposed weakening Wu gradually, but only Fan Li strongly advocated for the quick elimination of the remaining forces, to avoid future trouble. King Goujian adopted Fan Li's suggestion and decided to resolutely destroy the remaining forces of Wu, laying a solid foundation for Yue's stability and development. From then on, the state of Yue grew stronger, becoming one of the five hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period.
Usage
形容为了顾全大局而毅然决然地放弃局部利益的行为。
Describes the act of resolutely abandoning partial interests for the sake of the overall situation.
Examples
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为了公司的发展，他壮士断腕，辞去了自己一手创办的部门。
wei le gongsi de fazhan, ta zhuangshi duanwan, ciqule ziji yishou chuangban de bumeng
To promote the development of the company, he made a difficult decision, giving up the department he had founded.
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面对困境，他决定壮士断腕，放弃一些不必要的项目。
mian dui kunju, ta jueding zhuangshi duanwan, fangqile yixie bubixiyao de xiangmu
Faced with difficulties, he decided to give up some unnecessary projects