"paint with a broad brush" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 以偏概全
• 概括

Definition

用非常笼统的方式描述某事或某人，经常忽略小的差异或重要细节。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于提醒别人不要过度概括，特别是在谈论人群或敏感话题时。常与“不要”连用，带有批评意味。

Examples

Don't paint with a broad brush when talking about cultures.

谈论文化时不要**以偏概全**。

It's not fair to paint with a broad brush about teenagers.

对青少年**以偏概全**是不公平的。

We shouldn't paint with a broad brush when discussing other countries.

讨论其他国家时我们不应该**以偏概全**。

She tends to paint with a broad brush when talking about city life.

她谈论城市生活时总是**概括**。

Try not to paint with a broad brush; every situation is different.

尽量不要**以偏概全**，每种情况都不同。

Journalists have to be careful not to paint with a broad brush when reporting on social issues.

记者在报道社会问题时要小心不要**以偏概全**。