To solve a problem effectively, you must target the critical point—the weakness or core issue—rather than wasting effort on peripheral matters. A snake's vital organ is about seven inches from its head.
This reflects the Chinese strategic tradition of finding the 'key link' (关键) in any situation, similar to Sun Tzu's emphasis on attacking the enemy's strategy rather than his army.
Chinese people value efficiency and strategic thinking. This saying encapsulates the wisdom that effort without precision is wasted—it signals sophistication in problem-solving and an understanding that every situation has a decisive point.
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