片纸只字 a few words
Explanation
指极少的文字或话语。
Refers to a very small amount of text or speech.
Origin Story
战国时期，一位名叫孙膑的谋士，在魏国遭受迫害，被剜去了膝盖骨，流落民间。许多人知道他的才能，想结交他，但孙膑深知魏国朝政黑暗，不愿卷入其中，总是深居简出，很少与人交往。一次，一位久慕孙膑名声的官员专程登门拜访，想邀请他出山辅佐齐威王。官员准备了丰盛的酒宴，并献上了许多珍贵的礼物，希望能打动孙膑。席间，官员表达了对孙膑的敬仰之情，并反复询问他是否愿意出山。孙膑却只是淡淡地回了几句，寥寥数语，没有明确表示自己的态度。官员无奈之下，只得带着片纸只字的答复离开了。
During the Warring States period, a strategist named Sun Bin was persecuted in the state of Wei and had his kneecaps removed. He lived in seclusion. Many people knew of his talent and wanted to make his acquaintance, but Sun Bin knew that the political situation in Wei was corrupt and did not want to get involved. He lived a secluded life and rarely interacted with others. Once, an official who admired Sun Bin's reputation paid a special visit to invite him to come out of seclusion to assist King Wei of Qi. The official prepared a lavish banquet and offered many precious gifts, hoping to win over Sun Bin. During the banquet, the official expressed his admiration for Sun Bin and repeatedly asked whether he was willing to come out of seclusion. However, Sun Bin only replied briefly and vaguely, without clearly indicating his attitude. The official had no choice but to leave with only a meager reply.
Usage
用于形容文字或话语极少。
Used to describe that the text or speech is extremely limited.
Examples
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他只给了我片纸只字的回复。
tā zhǐ gěi le wǒ piàn zhǐ zhǐ zì de huífù
He only gave me a brief reply.
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这封信只有片纸只字，信息太少了。
zhè fēng xìn zhǐ yǒu piàn zhǐ zhǐ zì, xìnxī tài shǎo le
The letter contained only a few words, too little information.