鑽牛角尖 (zyun3 ngau4 gok3 zim1 | zuan1 niu2 jiao3 jian1) : to split hairs; to get into a dead end; to get into a blind alley;

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鑽牛角尖

zyun3 ngau4 gok3 zim1

zuan1 niu2 jiao3 jian1

to split hairs; to get into a dead end; to get into a blind alley;

Level: 3
This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

鑽牛角尖 / 钻牛角尖

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鑽 zyun3 - drill, bore; diamond, jewel
牛 ngau4 - cow; ox; cattle
角 gok3 - horn; corner; cape; dime; role; contend
尖 zim1 - sharp; pointed; advanced

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