Definitions

1. 1. timely handling doubles the effect and halves the effort
2. 2. the right approach saves effort and leads to better results
3. 3. a stitch in time saves nine

Components

• 及时处理 jí shí chǔ lǐ – timely handling
• 事半功倍 shì bàn gōng bèi – half the work, twice the effect (idiom); the right approach saves effort and leads to better results