一张一弛yī zhāng yī chíalternate tension with relaxation; alternate work and play (/labour and rest); tense up and relax alternately
❍ 古人说： “文武之道，～。”现在弛一下，同志们会清醒起来。(《毛泽东选集》1216) The ancients said，“The principle of Kings Wen and Wu was to alternate tension with relaxation.”Now “relax”a bit and the comrades will become more clear-headed. 一张一弛yī zhānɡ yī chí张：拉紧弓弦；驰：放松弓弦。比喻有时严厉，有时放松，宽严结合；也比喻一段时间内紧张，一段时间内安闲，工作的紧松、生活的劳逸要适当调节，有节奏地进行。tense up and relax alternately, alternate work and play, labour and rest |