首尾一貫
shu.bi.i-.kkan

Literally: neck / head – tail – one – pierce

Alternately: Seeing something through from beginning to end without any change in attitude. Consistency in principles, execution of a project, etc. Although the idea might seem negative to those who value flexibility, the connotation for this compound is positive.

Notes: Compare 終始一貫 (among many synonymous phrases); contrast 支離滅裂.

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