“尺短寸才”，优势中潜伏着劣势，劣势中隐含着优势。本文作者认为，西部的优势开发不当、利用过头，就会变成劣热：而下正视劣势，开发好劣势中隐含的优势，劣势也可以变成优势。西部大开发是千载难逢的机遇，西部地区应当且必须不失时机地把握好这一历史机遇。这既是中华民 “Feet short inch”, the potential lurking a disadvantage, the disadvantage implies an advantage. According to the author, improper exploitation in the west will lead to the bad weather if it is used excessively. However, disadvantages can be exploited to develop advantages hidden in disadvantages, and disadvantages can also become advantages. The great development of the western region is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The western region should seize this historic opportunity without losing any chance. This is both Chinese people